Fragrance and personal care
April 4, 2023
The Australian luxury cosmetics brand offers a stronger global presence. Image credit: Aesop
By Luxury Daily News Service
Beauty group L’Oréal has purchased Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aesop for $2.5 billion, marking the French conglomerate's priciest acquisition to date.
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