Insight ReportKering and L’Oréal Finalize Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Focused on Core Capabilities John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 1, 2026 Reasons to ReadUnderstand how a €4 billion partnership is reshaping luxury beauty. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: How do Kering and L’Oréal gain from a deal that includes acquisitions, licenses and a new joint venture? What is the projected impact of Creed and long-term licenses on L’Oréal’s luxury and fragrance divisions? Why is this move in line with other beauty agreements in the luxury sector? Companies mentioned in this report include: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Coty, Estée Lauder, Gucci, L’Oréal, Sephora, The House of Creed. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and InflationAgentic Commerce: The US’s Open Approach vs. China’s Vertical IntegrationInnovator Profile: BetterBasket—Optimizing Grocery Pricing with AI-Driven InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores