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Legacy vs. Liquidity: What truly motivates brand owners? Is long-term impact more fulfilling than a quick exit? What different paths would you take to build brand success? I would love to hear from some brand owners and industry professionals on the topic, as nearly two decades in the beauty industry I have seen the shift, change & success of many beauty brands… #LinkedIn #BeautyIndustry

✨ Time for change at Dr. Martens? ✨ 🛍️ One of Dr. Martens' major investors is suggesting a mighty shift for this iconic British brand. 🥾 It's not just any change - we're talking potential sale! 📉 Dr. Martens' shares have slumped by 83% since their 2021 market debut. So, what's next? Marathon Partners Equity Management believe it's time to think strategically. 🤔 Their suggestion? Bring in the bankers, start reviewing options, and possibly prep for a sale. 🏦🔄 They reckon Dr. Martens could boost earnings away from public markets or within a larger company family. 💼📈 #DrMartens #BusinessStrategy #FashionIndustry

**Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q4 But Stock Drops** 📈💼 *Invest in the Future of Fashion and Wellness with Zumiez!* 💪💰 **Summary:** In a surprising turn of events, Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ), the leading specialty apparel retailer, reported better-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter. Despite this positive news, the company's stock experienced a drop. This presents an incredible opportunity for investors to capitalize on a potential undervalued gem in the market. **Investing in Zumiez:** 🚀🛍️ With its finger on the pulse of fashion and wellness, Zumiez continues to dominate the retail industry. The company's commitment to offering unique products and maintaining a strong online presence has enabled it to thrive even during challenging times. As people increasingly prioritize health and wellness, investing in a brand that aligns with these values is an intelligent move. **The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO):** 😱❌ Don't let FOMO hold you back from seizing this investment opportunity. While the stock may have experienced a temporary dip, it is often during such fluctuations that smart investors make their move. By taking action now, you can position yourself to benefit from Zumiez's continued growth and the inevitable rebound of its stock. **Take Action Today!** 💥💡 Investing in Zumiez through your Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to grow your wealth while supporting a company that promotes health and wellness. Don't miss out on this chance to align your investments with your values and secure a brighter financial future. Act now and invest in Zumiez! 🌟📈 #hsa #investing #healthcare #health #family #wellness

Asked what Golden Goose’s IPO means for European public offerings and the company’s future, Virginie Blot, PXM evangelist here at Akeneo, said that, “unlike mass-market brands, niche brands like Golden Goose offer distinct products that cater to specific tastes, fostering deep connections with their customers. Historically, similar brands to this have remained private, often due to concerns about maintaining control and preserving brand heritage, but Golden Goose’s IPO can serve as an example that going public doesn’t necessarily dilute brand identity. Instead, it can provide the capital needed to provide personalized, authentic customer experiences at scale.” Read more at Women's Wear Daily here: https://lnkd.in/gK7-hhEt #productexperience #pxm #productinformation #brandauthenticity

NEWS WE’VE FOLLOWED THIS WEEK: Parents sending kids back to school are planning to spend $506 on average, reports RetailMeNot. The U.S. Manufacturing Sector contracted in July’24 for the fourth consecutive month, per Institute for Supply Management. Planned and announced US store closures for 2024 rose this month and now total more than 4,200, resulting in 67 million square feet, reports Coresight Research. Global container demand is expected to fall in the latter half of 2024 following a strong first half of the year, predicts Maersk. MMG IN THE NEWS MMG Advisors, Inc. was recently featured in the most recent issue of Fashion Mannuscript, celebrating our 35 years of service to our clients. To read the article, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eXceByKZ M&A AND FINANCING NEWS UNLESS Collective (streetwear brand) was acquired by Under Armour. SALT & STONE (body care) sold a majority stake to Humble Growth. BREITLING CEO Georges Kern has invested personally in Soeder (skin care). Galderma (Swiss injectables company) sold a 10% stake to L'Oréal. The Russian subsidiary of HUGO BOSS was sold to wholesale partner Stockmann. Avoli (volleyball footwear) raised a $2M seed round from Altos Ventures, among others. Dover Saddlery (equestrian supply retailer) raised a $15M credit facility from Second Avenue Partners LLC. PUBLIC COMPANY NEWS The following public companies announced earnings this week: Allbirds, Boot Barn, Brooks Running, Callaway, Crocs, Hims & Hers Health, Olaplex, Oddity, Puma, Purple Innovation, Ralph Lauren, Revolve, Safilo, Shiseido, Solo Brands, Tempur Sealy, The Container Store, The RealReal, ThredUp, VF Corp, Walt Disney, Wayfair, Wolverine Worldwide, & Zalando. BEFORE YOU GO The Paris Olympics closing ceremony will be held on August 11. The San Diego Zoo will welcome two new Giant Pandas.

#Puig the owner of brands such as Carolina Herrera and Rabanne plan to raise more than 2.5 billion euros in Spain's largest initial public offering in almost a decade. The family-owned company aims to sell 1.25 billion euros of new shares and an even larger amount of existing stock through the IPO. Puig said a public listing would align its corporate structure with that of other businesses in the premium beauty sector. The fashion and fragrance company controls 11% of the global high-end fragrance market. With recent acquisitions its exclusive skincare and makeup brands sold 4.3 billion euros of products last year, up 19% from 2022. The company said it will use the proceeds from the IPO to refinance recent acquisitions of additional ownership in the prestige fragrance label i.e. Byredo and expects to expand its presence in Asia Pacific and in the skincare wellness categories. I will be watching with interest how this unfolds with regards to their strategy and support for new brand acquisitions and their expansion in Asia Pacific and into new skincare categories. Please do share your thoughts and comments below. #puig #beautysector #newacquisitions #asiapacific #skincare

Following Dr. Martens plc’ fifth profit warning in three years and the appointment of a new CEO, Drapers explores what the iconic brand needs to do to turn its fortunes around. Click here to subscribe and read now. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #DrMartens

IPOX® Breaking News: Strong earnings propel luxury sandals maker Germany-based Birkenstock (BIRK US) to fresh post-IPO high / IPOX® 100 Europe ETF (ticker: FPXE) in focus / www.ipox.com Bullish European IPOs: Europeas IPOs continue to produce market-beating returns, indifferent where they are listed. The diversified IPOX® 100 Europe Index ETF tracks the most liquid European IPOs, Spin-offs and respective M&A trading around the world and has gained +14.63 YTD (Y/Y: +23.69%). BIRKENSTOCK Arm nVent Nordnet Bank AB InPost Porsche AG CVC Capital Partners Sandoz Darktrace UCB Lottomatica Höegh Autoliners Pluxee Vår Energi IONOS HENSOLDT Allegro THEON INTERNATIONAL DOF Conduit Rusta Marex Galderma Alvotech NewAmsterdam Pharma Corporation

🚀 The recent hot topic in the beauty industry: Puig, the family-owned Spanish conglomerate, is gearing up for an IPO in the coming months. According to a recent article by The Business of Fashion, Puig's bold diversification strategy and strong brand mix position it for success in the European markets. Ariel Ohana, managing partner at Ohana & Co., shared his thoughts in this article of BOF. Huge thanks to Priya Rao for the insightful article, and special appreciation for including us in the discussion! 👏 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ev3gqyMQ #Puig #IPO #BeautyIndustry #BusinessOfFashion #BeautyMandA #OhanaAndCo #Diversification #EuropeanMarkets 🌟

The Body Shop, a British cosmetic, skin care, and perfume company, was founded in the 1970s by Anita Roddick. During the same period, an earlier Body Shop, independent of Anita Roddick, was established in California, by Peggy Short and Jane Saunders. To secure exclusive rights to the brand name, the US owners were monetarily compensated by Anita Roddick. Under The Body Shop, Roddick’s #vision was to sell products which are cruelty-free, contain #natural ingredients and are sourced #ethically. By 2017, its products were available in 60+ countries through 3000+ company-owned and franchised stores. In terms of #ownership, the company has changed hands:            2006: Takeover by L'Oréal            2017: L'Oréal sold to Brazilian cosmetics company – Natura            2023: Sale by Natura to Aurelius, a global private equity group Earlier this year, it was announced that Aurelius would shut some of the stores of The Body Shop in the UK and simultaneously #downsize the HO by 40%. The Body Shop Canada and USA announced the cease of their online operations and closure of its stores as well. Do you think the fate of The Body Shop is #sealed forever? Picture courtesy: Google