Beards cause sales backlash

Published: 3-Oct-2014
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The popularity of male facial hair trends including beards and the ‘three-day stubble look’ are taking their toll on sales of male grooming products

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The popularity of male facial hair trends including beards and the ‘three-day stubble look’ are taking their toll on sales of male grooming products across Europe, according to marketing industry analyst, IRI.

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