Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-25 12:30Financing Dynamics - Xibei Restaurant Group has completed an A-round financing with investors including Taizhou Xinrongtai Investment Co., Hohhot Collective Co-Creation Enterprise Management Center, Chengdu Xunda Optoelectronics Co., and Hangzhou Zhouxuan Equity Investment Management Partnership. The financing amount has not been disclosed [3] - The registered capital of Xibei Restaurant increased from 89.902896 million yuan to 101.680175 million yuan, a growth of approximately 13.1%. The shareholder list has been updated with the new investors, leading to a corresponding decrease in the shareholding ratios of founder Jia Guolong and some existing shareholders [3] Acquisition Dynamics - L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by LVMH, has acquired a majority minority stake in French high-end perfume brand Ex Nihilo from Eurazeo. The transaction value exceeds the 29 million euros Eurazeo paid in 2024 [7] - Ex Nihilo, founded in 2013, is known for its unique fragrances and personalized services. The brand plans to reopen its flagship store in Paris in 2026 and expand into multiple cities in the U.S. [7] - China Duty-Free Group has agreed to acquire DFS's travel retail business in Greater China from LVMH and co-founder Robert Miller. This acquisition will give CTG control over DFS retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau, along with exclusive rights to the DFS brand and intellectual property [10] Listing Dynamics - Shandong Huawutang Cosmetics Co., the parent company of the brand "Banmu Huatian," has submitted an application for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the sole sponsor. The company expects revenue of 1.4989 billion yuan in 2024, a 25% increase from 1.1987 billion yuan in 2023 [12] - The funds raised from the IPO will primarily be used for brand exposure, supply chain expansion, and R&D upgrades, aiming to capture the mid-to-high-end body care market [12] Brand Dynamics - Bosideng has launched a new high-end product line "Areal" in the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris, marking its first overseas public presentation since the line's release in 2025 [15] - This event signifies Bosideng's establishment as the first Chinese down jacket brand to open a pop-up store in Galeries Lafayette, marking a significant milestone for the brand's entry into the EU market [15] Personnel Dynamics - Tiffany & Co. has appointed David Ponzo as the new Vice CEO, effective January 26, succeeding the retiring Chief Commercial Officer Gavin Haig. Ponzo previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Louis Vuitton [17] - Nike has announced that Angela Dong, the head of Greater China, will leave the company on March 31, with Cathy Sparks taking over the position. This change is part of Nike's strategy to enhance competitiveness in the Chinese market [20] - Barry Callebaut has appointed Hein Schumacher, a former Unilever executive, as the new CEO, effective January 26. This leadership change comes as the company faces challenges in cocoa sales [23] - China Resources Beverage has announced a leadership change, with Gao Li taking over as chairman from Zhang Weitong, amid a significant decline in revenue and profit [27]