Net-a-Porter on Strike & Estée Lauder’s “Safe” Acquisition

Stephane de La Faverie
It’s exciting that Lauder is getting back into M&A, even if some people close to the company believe the acquisition is “safe” and unlikely to “move the needle.” On the other hand, safe is exactly what de La Faverie is going for right now. Photo: Jaimi Joy/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Malique Morris
Rachel Strugatz
Sarah Shapiro
March 6, 2026

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