The Hut Group Poised to Acquire Christophe Robin

LONDON — The Hut Group, the online beauty and well-being e-commerce platform, is poised to grow further with the acquisition of the high-end French hair-care brand Christophe Robin, according to well-placed sources. Sources said a deal could be announced as early as Thursday. Neither The Hut Group nor Robin could be reached for comment. A renowned colorist, with celebrity clients that have included Catherine Deneuve, Faye Dunaway, Vanessa Paradis and Alber Elbaz, Robin launched his eponymous hair-care line, inspired by nature and ancestral recipes, in 1999. Its first products, containing lavender and lemon, focused on treating colored and sensitive hair. Subsequently, the range has grown to comprise shampoos, masks and temporary color, with formulas including ingredients such as jujube bark extract, rose extract, aloe vera and prickly pear oil. The Christophe Robin line is sold through retailers like Sephora, Nordstrom and Space NK, as well as online and in the colorist’s own salon in Paris’ second arrondissement. Christophe Robin would be the latest in a streak of purchases by the growing group, which earlier this month announced a boost of more than $1 billion in new banking facilities. The Hut Group said the money would support upcoming major investments in beauty, technology and infrastructure, helping

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