On the brink of creating a $40 billion empire last week, the 2 venerable beauty companies walked away from ‘a deteriorating situation.’ It ended with a skull emoji.

José Manuel Albesa outlined top priorities during a discussion soon after the company's recent AGM.

According to experts and industry sources, Lauder's post-Puig path is likely to revolve around strategic refocus, boosting ...

The Catalan fragrance empire is forced back to Plan A after the proposed $40 billion marriage comes crashing down.

By Neil J Kanatt, Abigail Summerville and Andres Gonzalez May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfumery Puig ended merger talks that would have created a premium beauty ...

After confirming they had begun discussions for a merger on March 23, Puig and Estée Lauder Companies announced today in separate statements that they did not reach an agreement. “We appreciate the ...

Kering had approached the Spanish fragrance and fashion company, prior to the Estée Lauder Cos.