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The beauty retailer has been in China since 2005.
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The beauty company saw net revenue rise 10 percent in fiscal 2024.
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The beauty company said the outlook reflects persistent weak sentiment among Chinese consumers.
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As of yet, no successor has been revealed.
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The company faces a mounting pile of debt linked to talc-related lawsuits, its Brazilian parent company…
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Oddity Beats Wall Street Forecasts in Q2, Plans for More Tech, Science and Brands
The beauty company also announced a new chief science officer.
Olaplex Revenue Drops 4.8 Percent in Q2
There were some bright spots in speciality retail, while sales rose in the U.S.
Salt & Stone Gains Minority Investment
This is Humble Growth's first beauty investment, but not its last, said cofounder Andrew Abraham.
What the Highest-paid CEOs at U.S. Beauty Companies Make
Coty's Sue Nabi was at the top of the list in 2023.
Winky Lux Lands Majority Investment From Core Industrial Partners
The private equity firm previously invested in contract manufacturing platform Cohere Beauty.