Coty’s Prestige Biz Returns To Growth In Q3, With Green Shoots In Mass
Executive Summary
Coty’s “booming” prestige fragrance business in the US and strong growth in China drive a 2.4% like-for-like increase in prestige beauty sales for the quarter ended on 31 March. On the mass side, Coty is actively repositioning its Rimmel and Max Factor brands as its CoverGirl revamp shows early signs of success.
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