Wendy future of retail top

Bain Capital

Walgreens might sell Boots to private equity

Walgreens might sell Boots to private equity

DEERFIELD, Ill. — According to various published reports in the U.K., Walgreens Boots Alliance may sell its Boots pharmacies to private equity firms. The Sunday Times in London said Walgreens “received an acquisition approach from Bain Capital more than two months ago” and “is positioning itself as a leader in an upcoming auction for boots

Unilever to acquire Carver Korea skin care

Unilever to acquire Carver Korea skin care

LONDON – United Kingdom-based consumer products giant Unilever plans to buy Carver Korea, a leading Asian skin care company, for $2.69 billion. The transaction, with Bain Capital Private Equity and Goldman Sachs, is subject to customary regulatory approvals, Unilever said Monday. Carver has become South Korea’s fastest-growing skin care business via sales of its AHC brand, which

PP_1170x120_10-25-21