Geisha-Inspired Tatcha Is Unilever's Latest US Prestige Skin-Care Addition
Executive Summary
Unilever acquires ‘modern, prestige’ skin care firm Tatcha in a reported $500m deal. Tatcha's comprises dozens of items formulated with green tea, rice and algae. Unilever continues seeking beauty and personal care deals, which accounted for 70% of its acquired turnover in recent years.
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