Consumer goods industry

Google moves forward with dealmaking spree, despite antitrust probe. Luminate backs SaaS provider. Wind Point, York Capital make logistics deals. Walmart and McDonald's use AI to lure customers.

The makeup and fragrance giant will have overall responsibility for the portfolio, while Jenner, part of the Kardashian clan, will lead creative efforts and communications.

Estée Lauder buys remaining stake in skincare brand Dr. Jart+ to expand in Asia. Coty acquires stake in Kylie Jenner's beauty line. Walmart and McDonald's use AI to lure customers. HP rejects Xerox's buyout bid. PE news from HKW and Genstar.

Walmart and McDonald's use AI to lure customers, while Amperity aims to provide a 360-degree view of what a customer is buying. Check out the second installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A.

Taylor Swift asked Carlyle help her to secure ownership of six albums she recorded. Nike, McDonald's and others wield IoT to enhance customer experiences in the first installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A. Leonard Green, Shorehill, Cerberus involved in deals. Update on dealmaking in October.

Nike, McDonald's and others wield IoT to enhance customer experiences in the first installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A.

VMG forms new snacks platform with purchase of potato chips maker Popchips. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Akamai buys web security company. Audax and Thoma Bravo involved in deals.

Forever 21’s bankruptcy filing could be problematic for major U.S. mall owners, including Simon and Brookfield because it is one of the biggest mall tenants still standing after a wave of bankruptcies.

Patrick Doyle, who left his post as Domino’s chief executive officer in 2018, will work with Carlyle to acquire established brands.

BlackRock invests in Shaquille O'Neal-backed Authentic Brands Group. Mergers & Acquisitions examines PE hiring trends. Check out the Rising Stars of Private Equity.