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With an eye on social media, Coty takes a majority stake in Kylie Cosmetics

Nov 18, 2019
The deal highlights the rising importance of influencers to the beauty business.
Kylie Cosmetics on display at Ulta beauty on November 18, 2019 in New York City. Kylie Cosmetics has sold a controlling stake to Coty Inc for a reported $600 Million.
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P&G gets better looking by dumping its beauty lines

Jul 10, 2015
Procter & Gamble's beauty brands brought in a lot of revenue, but not much profit.

Avon rejects $10 billion takeover offer by Coty

Apr 2, 2012
Coty is world's biggest perfume maker, making scents for the likes of Calvin Klein and Stetson. In a statement, Avon said it wants nothing to do with the offer.