Credo Beauty Acquires Follain
October 17, 2022
Credo Beauty, the San Francisco-based clean beauty retailer, has acquired Boston-based Follain and will absorb its online retail business and Beacon Hill storefront. Follain’s branded skincare line will join Credo’s owned brand portfolio and Follain founder Tara Foley will remain on as an advisor during the transition before focusing on consulting.
- Buyers
- Credo Beauty
- Targets
- Follain
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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