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Weekly Recap: Of Acquisitions and Potential Mergers

Henkel’s acquisition of Olaplex and talks between Lauder and Puig were the top stories between March 23-29, 2026.

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By: Christine Esposito

Editor-in-Chief

A big acquisition and talks between two players about a potential merger were among the most-accessed news items this week on Happi.com.

Henkel’s purchase (its second this month) of Olaplex was the No. 1 post and discussions between The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig came in at No. 3. A Jenner snuck in a No. 2.

Here’s a look at the top 10 stories across our platform for the week ended March 29, 2026:

Henkel To Acquire Olaplex in $1.4 Billion Deal

Kendall Jenner Enters Beauty Category With Salt & Stone Collaboration

Estée Lauder In Talks To Merge With Puig

Bath & Body Works Partners With Vera Bradley for Mother’s Day Collection

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Voesh Brings K-Beauty Body Care to Ulta

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