L’Oreal: 2018 Nine-Month Results Clearly Show ‘It’s Not The End Of The Big Brands’
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Luxury beauty growth shows no signs of slowing, and L’Oreal markets some heavy hitters in the luxury tier. But L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline and other big names within the firm’s Consumer division also are having a superb year, with one noted exception.
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