Japonesque and Topspin Consumer Partners Acquire Barefoot Scientist
August 16, 2022
Japonesque, in partnership with Topspin Consumer Partners, has acquired the Barefoot Scientist brand from founder Dana Ward. The acquisition adds a female-founded premium foot care brand to Japonesque's beauty portfolio and aims to accelerate retail and online distribution using Japonesque's channel expertise and Topspin's support.
- Buyers
- Japonesque, Topspin Consumer Partners
- Targets
- Barefoot Scientist
- Sellers
- Dana Ward
- Platforms
- Japonesque
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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