Lauder CFO On China, Hong Kong Unrest And ‘Most Disruptive Market,’ The US
Executive Summary
The Estee Lauder Companies has been working to realign its US business in order to meet consumers where they increasingly shop, while contending with a massive influx of indie brands. CFO Tracey Travis discussed US challenges, as well as the company’s continued optimism about China, at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference 4 September.
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