Bare Escentuals Drives Up Shiseido Sales, But Takes Toll On Profits
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Shiseido Co.’s Bare Escentuals acquisition has helped to increase the firm’s sales in the Americas, but charges associated with the deal have dramatically impacted its bottom line.
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