Zia acquisition
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Jason marketer Hain Celestial is augmenting its personal care portfolio with the purchase of Zia Cosmetics, firm reports April 5. Zia Natural Skincare brand, which includes skin care, body care and cosmetics, complements Jason personal care products and will help Hain Celestial build the number one skin care company in the organic market, according to the firm. Zia generated sales of less than $10 mil. in 2004, Hain Celestial notes. Fran Strachan, formerly president of Zia, joins Hain Celestial as vice president, business development-personal care...