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  • Estée Lauder and Charlotte Tilbury owner walk away from merger talks

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    Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has abandoned talks with the Spanish owner of Charlotte Tilbury over a merger which would have created a $40bn fashion powerhouse. Talks between the US cosmetics giant and Spanish beauty giant Puig ended on Thursday despite hopes that the merger could have helped both brands to compete with rival L’Oreal. Estée [...]

    Estee Lauder logo displayed on a polished storefront, reflecting the brands elegance and luxury in a business district set...
  • Charlotte Tilbury creates 150 jobs as profits spike

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    Makeup, skincare and fragrance brand Charlotte Tilbury created 150 jobs as its profit jumped by more than a quarter during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered business has posted a pre-tax profit of £18.3m for 2024, up from the £14.4m it achieved in the prior 12 months. New accounts filed with [...]

    Rebel Wilson and Charlotte Tilbury attend The Fashion Awards 2024 Presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall in December 2024 in London. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images for BFC)

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