Private Equity Firm Yellow Wood Plans Refresh For Suave Beauty, Hair Products In US, Canada
Executive Summary
Suave hair and beauty brand getting new home in US and Canada at private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners, which plans to grow line through innovation, marketing and distribution. Unilever maintains ownership in other regions.
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