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Estée Lauder releases 2016 Future Beautiful report

Estée Lauder releases 2016 Future Beautiful report

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.”

prestige makeup company Estée Lauder now owns BECCA Cosmetics

Estée Lauder now owns the BECCA brand

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 buys color cosmetics and complexion makeup brand BECCA

Estée Lauder is acquiring BECCA cosmetics

By Deanna Utroske

Late last week the global beauty maker announced that it is buying prestige color cosmetics and complexion product company Becca. And things are expected to wrap up quickly; Estée Lauder anticipates closing the deal next month.

A new headquarters for Estée Lauder?

A new headquarters for Estée Lauder?

By Deanna Utroske

The beauty company’s search for a new space is underway as two of its key leases in New York City are set to expire, according to real estate industry media.

Estee Lauder hit with skin care slump

Estee Lauder hit with skin care slump

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Estee Lauder saw sales and earnings drop in the fourth quarter mainly due to a big drop in skin care as some of its heritage brands come up against big challenges attracting consumers.

Has Estée Lauder forgotten about advertising?

Has Estée Lauder forgotten about advertising?

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.

Estée Lauder awarded $1.8 million in counterfeit MAC suit

Estée Lauder awarded $1.8 million in counterfeit MAC suit

By Michelle Yeomans

The trademark infringement case is finally over, with 'Get Your MAC On LLC' being ordered by an Arizona federal judge to pay Estée Lauder over $1.8 million for the distribution of counterfeit products.

M&A a high priority for Estée Lauder

M&A a high priority for Estée Lauder

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Estée Lauder sees merger & acquisition activity as a high priority as it looks to grow more following strong financial results.

Estée Lauder - ready to make an acquisition?

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

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 U.S. business stands firm but Q2 earnings drop

Estée Lauder U.S. business stands firm but Q2 earnings drop

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Estée Lauder reported a 3% decline in earnings for its second quarter as higher sales, among which were in the U.S. and Americas, were more than offset by an increase in operating expenses as well as softer-than-expected demand in some markets.

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

By Michelle Yeomans

The luxury cosmetic giant is back in the courts, this time finding itself under the spotlight as a consumer takes it to task over anti-aging claims for the its' Advanced Night Repair skin care serum.

People on the move: cosmetics jobs

People on the move

People on the move: cosmetics jobs

By Andrew McDougall

Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Estée Lauder, Kao and Hallstar.

Back on track: beauty industry to record growth in coming years

Back on track: beauty industry to record growth in coming years

By Andrew McDougall

Over the next four years the global beauty market is expected to grow and continue its recovery, aided by recovering consumer health, less aggressive competition, increased exposure to the faster growing emerging markets and a slow recovery in developed...