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The India market presents a lucrative opportunity for beauty brands, driven by a growing middle class, increasing disposable income, and rising consumer interest in beauty and personal care. Demand for international brands and high-quality products has created a favorable environment for beauty brands, particularly in the professional sector, to expand their presence in India.
The vibrancy of the indie beauty scene has continued in 2023, with sales up 90% versus 2022, according to Kline’s recently published Beauty Indies: U.S. Analysis of Brands to Watch in partnership with NielsenIQ. This year, growth in this sector has outpaced the total industry more than tenfold, which is a result of retailer support
After a lull following the global recession of 2009, merger and acquisition activity heated back up in 2013 and strongly continues into 2014. Among the most notable transactions so far this year are Henkel’s acquisition of three U.S. professional hair care brands, Sexy Hair, Alterna, and Kenra; Bayer’s purchase of Merck’s OTC and consumer care
