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The Changing Shape of Beauty M&A

Beauty megadeals may be few and far between over the near term, but M&A will still be critical for buyers and sellers seeking growth, innovation and competitive product portfolios, reports The State of Fashion: Beauty.
Aesop perfume bottles on store shelves.
Beauty is expected to remain one of the most attractive categories for M&A. (Shutterstock)

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