Estée Lauder Companies make-up sales shine, hair care suffers

Published: 21-Aug-2017
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Tom Ford, Smashbox, La Mer and Estée Lauder brands generate double-digit increases, but hair care sales decline due to less impactful product launches

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Estée Lauder Companies make-up sales shine, hair care suffers
Tom Ford make-up posted double-digit sales growth in every region

Tom Ford make-up posted double-digit sales growth in every region

The Estée Lauder Companies has reported strong Q4 and fiscal year-end results, with its make-up brands driving sales growth.

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