Laura Mercier

From her vantage point as managing partner at a global private equity firm, Glynn explores for The State of Fashion: Beauty the enduring opportunities beauty provides investors.

Beauty megadeals may be few and far between over the near term, but M&A will still be critical for buyers and sellers seeking growth, innovation and competitive product portfolios, reports The State of Fashion: Beauty.

After a $150 million investment from L Catterton, the custom hair care brand is ramping up hiring and has its sights set on global growth.

BoF spoke to five experienced entrepreneurs about how they steered their businesses through times of adversity — and how they are managing now in the face of Covid-19.

Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.