Prestige Consumer Feels ‘5-Ounce Hammer' From Pandemic Headwinds
Executive Summary
Prestige hasn’t totally escaped supply chain disruptions caused by shutdowns during the pandemic but it’s relieved to report a smaller impact than most consumer-packaged goods marketers. Slower cough/cold OTC sales also don’t slow its results.
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