Natura and Co
This coverage focuses on Natura and Co’s strategic positioning and operations within the UK retail market. As a global beauty and wellness group, Natura and Co encompasses brands such as Avon and Natura, offering a diverse range of personal care products. The group’s presence in the UK includes Avon’s direct selling model and Natura’s sustainable beauty offerings. Our reporting provides insights into Natura and Co’s market strategies, digital transformation efforts, and its approach to sustainability and ethical business practices in the UK retail sector.
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-14/8/24
Inflation in the UK increased to 2.2% in July 2024, up from 2% the previous month, driven by less significant declines in energy prices compared to a year ago. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that while gas and electricity prices fell by 7.8% and 6.8% respectively from June…
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14 AugustHealth & Beauty
Avon UK owner files bankruptcy to avoid $1bn debt
The owner of Avon in the UK, Europe and Latin America, Avon Products Inc (API), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to offload $1bn worth of debt, according to The Telegraph. The debt also includes millions of dollars in liabilities linked to lawsuits alleging that talc in…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-16/5/24
Natura and Co is considering separating from Avon after experiencing a significant increase in losses during the first quarter. The group’s net loss rose by 43.3% to BRL934.9m (£143.6m), compared to BRL652m (£100m) the previous year, while sales declined by 5.7% to BRL6.1bn (£937m). Avon International’s sales fell by 13.1%…
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16 MayHealth & Beauty
Natura & Co mulls Avon separation amid widened losses
Natura and Co has confirmed it is still exploring a “potential separation” of Avon after its losses widened in the first quarter of trading. Over the period, its net loss widened by 43.3% to BRL934.9m (£143.6m), up from a loss of BRL652m (£100m) the prior year. It comes as sales fell…
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryPeople Moves
Aurelius MD behind Body Shop buyout exits group
A dealmaker from Aurelius who helped lead its private equity takeover of The Body Shop has abruptly left the group only three months after the deal, The Telegraph has reported. Peter Wood, who had held the position of managing director at the asset management company, reportedly faced criticism over the…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-15/11/23
Central Group, a Thai conglomerate and co-owner of Selfridges, has reportedly become the largest shareholder by converting a €364m loan into equity. This move follows reports of financial troubles at Signa Group, the other key shareholder. Restructuring efforts were initiated due to rising borrowing costs and falling property valuations. Selfridges,…
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15 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Aurelius acquires The Body Shop for £207m
The Body Shop has been acquired by Aurelius Group from Natura and Co for £207m, which includes an earn-out of £90m. Aurelius will work with the management team to “drive operational excellence” across the group, leveraging its expertise and experience in the omni-channel retail and wholesale markets. The retail group…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-30/10/23
Shein has acquired the Missguided brand from Frasers Group. This move will make Missguided products and collections available to Shein’s 150 million global users through both Shein and Missguided’s websites. Additionally, Shein has entered into an agreement to licence the Missguided brand’s intellectual property to SUMWON Studios, a joint venture…
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30 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Aurelius enters exclusive talks to acquire The Body Shop
Aurelius Group has entered into exclusive talks to acquire The Body Shop from Natura and Co, according to reports from Sky News. Banking sources told Sky that the deal for the brand which Natura put up for sale over the summer was expected to be completed next month. If completed,…
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9 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-09/10/23
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray has announced a significant shift away from the traditional department store model for House of Fraser. Murray aims to “rethink the space” by incorporating Frasers Group’s own brands and potentially phasing out the House of Fraser brand altogether. This transformation seeks to address previous issues,…
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