Arden Eyes International Markets For Growth Of Namesake Brand
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Elizabeth Arden aims to grow its namesake beauty brand to a $1 billion business over the next several years through international expansion, according to President and CEO Scott Beattie
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