L’Occitane invests in Brazilian-inspired, lifestyle skincare brand

  Prelude Growth Partners, a private equity firm focused on high potential, fast-growing consumer brands, has sold its stake in Sol de Janeiro beauty brand, a top-selling, Brazilian-inspired, lifestyle skincare brand, to L’OCCITANE en Provence, commonly known as L’Occitane, the international retailer of body, face, fragrances and home products based in Manosque, France. Sol de … Read more

Living in Luxury – The Homes of Celebrities

  With their sprawling estates, gorgeous swimming pools, and walk-in closets, there is no doubt that the homes of celebrities are something that many of us aspire to. From Las Vegas mansions and California crash pads to Malibu beach houses and New York apartments, celebrities really have it made when it comes to their residences. … Read more

Michelle Obama launches one-of-a-kind campaign with Saks Fifth Avenue

  The luxury retailer unveiled its iconic holiday windows and light show with a special appearance by Michelle Obama. Saks Fifth Avenue’s support of the Girls Opportunity Alliance includes a $1 million donation, a curated multi-vendor merchandise collection, dedicated holiday window displays, a Saks career shadowing opportunity and a digital campaign throughout the holiday season. … Read more

Tous Au Parfum 2022: The First International Meeting of Perfume Professions

Tuesday February 22, 2022 in Paris, France The First International Meeting of Perfume Professions Tous Au Parfum, All Concerned! “In Ancient Greece, ‘Aller Au Parfum’ meant getting together (like when in France we say ‘Going to the Café’). There they discussed everything and even state affairs. Today, in everyday French language “Tous au Parfum” means … Read more

2022 offers more tennis playing opportunities compared with pre-pandemic levels. ITF World Tennis Tour Set To Offer Over 1000 Events

    ITF World Tennis Tour Set To Offer Over 1000 Events in 2022. The International Tennis Federation (“ITF”) published the ITF World Tennis Tour (“World Tennis Tour”) calendar for the first quarter (“Q1”) 2022 and is set to provide over 1000 tennis events over the course of next year. The first quarter calendar in … Read more

Awareness, training and anti-fraud data analysis are a fraud-fighting trifecta, advise the ACFE and SAS

  Fraud Week targets pandemic-fueled schemes and scams. How much does fraud cost businesses and individuals each year? A 2019 study by consultancy Crowe put the annual global figure at more than $5 trillion – and that was before COVID-19’s upheaval created a perfect climate for fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners … Read more