Estée Lauder

‘Kind of a reset’: Estée Lauder highlights significance of travel retail despite gloomy results in Asia

16-May-2023 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder’s chief has emphasised the importance of travel retail to its global beauty business despite the rebound lag in Asia that has forced it to lower its full-year sales forecast.

‘Accelerate on all fronts’: Skin, fragrance, luxury hair categories set to lead growth in China reopening – Estée Lauder CEO

13-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.

Slower than expected: Estée Lauder anticipates Hainan recovery in fiscal 2024 – CFO

15-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty titan Estée Lauder Companies is expecting a slow recovery in China’s crucial travel retail hotspot of Hainan and does not anticipate things to be “fully back to normal” by the next fiscal year, said its CFO.

Recovery plan: Estée Lauder outlines six-month strategy to recoup market share loss in China

24-Aug-2022 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies has put in place a six-month plan to recover the market share it has lost in China due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions that occurred in the first half of 2022.

No doubt: Estée Lauder CEO remains ‘enthusiastic’ about China despite growing concerns

18-May-2022 By Amanda Lim

The CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies has underlined his strong conviction in China’s beauty market despite a recent dip in performance and fears related to an economic recession.

Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now

11-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight Estée Lauder and L'Oréal's efforts in China, Kao’s brand woes, and more.

Expanding coverage: Estée Lauder preparing to increase presence across all China retail channels

16-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.

Brand story: The recent APAC developments from the biggest names in beauty

30-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region, featuring news updates from Estée Lauder, LG Household & Health Care, Hindustan Unilever and more.

Estée Lauder Q1: APAC sales grow 10% despite impact of COVID-19 resurgence

10-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies recorded organic net sales growth of 10% in Asia Pacific despite the wave of COVID-triggered lockdowns that hit the region, driven by the strong performance of China and South Korea.

“非常乐观”：雅诗兰黛 CEO 预计 2022 年中国市场将实现两位数增长

23-Sep-2021 By Amanda Lim

雅诗兰黛公司 CEO 认为中国美容市场会持续走强，并表示，由于公司线上业务加速发展，预计明年中国市场将实现两位数增长。

‘Very optimistic’: Estée Lauder CEO expecting double-digit growth for China in 2022

30-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies CEO has remarked on the strength of China’s beauty market, and said he was expecting it to grow by double-digits next year on the back of the acceleration of its online business.

Kao, P&G Beauty and Estée Lauder rank top in ESG intelligence report

28-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

An independent report analysing the reputation of 14 of the world’s biggest beauty players around environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria has ranked Kao, Procter & Gamble Beauty and Estée Lauder leaders.

Best of bushfire relief: How Mondelez, Estee Lauder, Blackmores and more are helping out

27-Jan-2020 By Pearly Neo

The Australian bushfire crisis has caused the death of almost 30 people, countless animals and scorched millions of acres of land, In response to the tragedy, food, nutrition and beauty companies in the country, big and small, have been trying to play...

Victoria Beckham debuts direct-to-consumer luxury cosmetics line

16-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Victoria Beckham has teamed up with ex-Estée Lauder exec Sarah Creal to launch a luxury clean, sustainable and cruelty-free cosmetics line.

Jo Malone's debut India store opens in Mumbai

19-Sep-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Estée Lauder-owned perfumery unveils its first store in India, complete with a tasting bar and fragrance stylists.

Estée Lauder praised for digital achievements in China

13-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With digital channels offering consumers a fast, reliable and authentic insight into their favourite brands, the prestige beauty manufacturer is maximising its awareness in the Chinese marketplace.

Estée Lauder releases 2016 Future Beautiful report

05-Dec-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The report highlights the beauty makers’ corporate responsibility goals and initiatives: “We believe that citizenship and sustainability are essential to our success as a business and our responsibilities as a global company.”

Five things you need to know from the industry this week

18-Nov-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Our weekly roundup of the top need-to-know stories that have emerged from the beauty and personal care industry this week.

Too Faced acquired by Estée Lauder in the beauty company’s biggest deal yet

15-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This week Estée Lauder announced that it will pay over $1bn for the millennial-facing color cosmetics brand—a deal that will likely be complete by the end of the year.

Estée Lauder now owns the BECCA brand

15-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

It was less than a month ago Cosmetics Design reported that Estée Lauder was acquiring makeup company brand BECCA Cosmetics. That deal is now final, and the company’s prestige market share is all the stronger for it.

Estée Lauder still determined in China

01-Jun-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Estée Lauder is said to be pushing ahead with its strategy to make inroads in China, despite the slumping economic conditions in the country.

Korean beauty brands lowering their target consumer age

02-Feb-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Long-established Korean beauty brands are having to adapt their approach to court younger consumers, to avoid missing out on the huge growth potential they offer the sector.

Estée Lauder takes a stake in Korea's 'Dr. Jart+' to compete with K-beauty demand

29-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

After last year's announcement that it will 'embrace South Korea's trends and technology' in order to compete, Estée Lauder has taken a stake in its first Korean brand - 'Have & Be', the owner of 'Dr. Jart+'...

Estée Lauder turns to the digital realm as retail profits slow in Asia

13-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As retail growth slows down in Hong Kong and China, Estée Lauder says it is turning its resources to the digital realm, including the development of omni-channel concepts, retail store expansion and information technology enhancements.

Estée Lauder acknowledges beauty blogger power with Korean ambassador

21-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With beauty bloggers having more influence now than ever, Estée Lauder is the latest brand to acknowledge their sway on cosmetics buying behaviours by signing up Korean YouTube star, Irene Kim as its 'international beauty voice'.

Has Estée Lauder forgotten about advertising?

28-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder was powering ahead of its competitors with breakneck speed until recently, but an analyst’s note underlines the need to spend more on promotional activities to secure a return to growth.

Korean authorities crack down on counterfeit facial masks

12-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has seized more than 100,000 counterfeit products of the well-known face mask brand; ‘Leaders Insolution’ from a Chinese-owned factory, close to the border of North Korea.

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Estée Lauder on the look-out: Ready to acquire… if the deal is right?

03-Apr-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The rumour mill is in full swing but it is not too ridiculous to suggest that Estée Lauder could be ripe to join the acquisition trail given its history and the current state of the market. It is not exactly out of character for the big players either…

Estée Lauder sees slowdown in Asia

06-Feb-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has reported a sales slowdown in its second quarter in Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong, along with weakness in Korea.

Offer not on Target for MAC as Estée Lauder refuses counterfeit settlement

20-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In a case that is on-going from last year over the alleged sale of fake MAC cosmetics products, Estée Lauder has reportedly refused a settlement offer from Australian retailer Target.

Estée Lauder targets key Korean demographic for APAC success

18-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Korea is showing some of the largest growth in color cosmetics and skin care in Asia-Pacific, attracting the attention of many of the big boys; and Estée Lauder has taken note.

Skin care and Asia-Pacific driving travel retail growth for Estée Lauder

27-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market growth in Asia-Pacific and a strong skin care segment is driving Estée Lauder’s travel retail sales and aiding the company’s prestige sector.

Estée Lauder expects growth to continue in e-commerce channel

25-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

e-Commerce has always been a strong channel for cosmetics giant Estée Lauder and the New York-based company sees no reason for this to change in the coming years.

Estée Lauder stresses the importance of skin care sales in Asia-Pacific

13-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

With more than a fifth of total sales generated in Asia-Pacific, it is no wonder Estée Lauder has turned its focus to the region, and according to the make-up maker, skin care holds the key for market growth.

Skin care stands out as Estée Lauder reports sales and profits are up

07-May-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A resurgence in skin care sales and a good performance in the US helped cosmetics giant Estée Lauder post an increase in profit for its third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Estée Lauder posts strong results as luxury consumer returns

04-Nov-2011 By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder has reported a significant jump in both sales and profits as revenues from its premium product ranges pick up faster than expected.

Key promotions announced at Estee Lauder

23-Sep-2010 By Andrew McDougall

Global cosmetics company, Estee Lauder, has announced the promotion of executives Daniel M. Annese and Charisse Ford in an effort to continue building global momentum for the brand.

A strengthening US dollar could spell tougher times for Estee Lauder

27-Jul-2010 By Simon Pitman

As the US dollar continues to gain in strength against many international currencies, macroeconomic forces could jeopardise the performance of US-based Estee Lauder.

P&G and Estée Lauder will outperform Avon in China: report

29-Jun-2010 By Katie Nichol

High-end mass market cosmetics brands such as Olay from P&G and prestige brands such as Estée Lauder are likely to outperform lower-end brands such as Avon in China, according to a new report from Bernstein Research.

Sustainability and philanthropy top CSR agenda

11-May-2010 By Leah Armstrong

The emergence of the ‘conscience-consumer’ in recent years has moved Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the periphery to the centre stage of cosmetics and personal care companies. But do the main brands share a common vision for the future, and...