Financial
Coty and Avon: What Next?
Now that Coty Inc. has apparently abandoned its bid for Avon Products Inc., it’s up to the direct seller to fix itself — and Coty to look for a Plan B.
— May 15, 2012
Mousse Partners Selling Ulta Salon Stock
The venture-capital firm founded by Chanel Inc. executive Charles Heilbronn is selling more than 8 million shares in a secondary offering.
— May 15, 2012
Coty Withdraws Bid for Avon
Chairman Bart Becht expresses frustration, says the company will pursue other opportunities.
— May 14, 2012
Avon Stock Gains
Shares of direct merchant up on word that it is considering talks with Coty.
— May 14, 2012
Avon Weighing Coty Request to See Books
Direct seller to take a week to consider Coty's request for information that would help it firm up its $10.65 billion takeover offer.
— May 14, 2012
Elizabeth Arden Overhauls Its Flagship Brand
A little over a decade after acquiring the Elizabeth Arden brand, E. Scott Beattie is positioning it for the next decade and beyond.
— May 11, 2012






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