Revlon Encouraged By Q4 Progress, But Sustainable Growth Will Take Time
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Firm aims to streamlining decision-making for greater speed and agility in local markets, while counting on momentum behind restaged brands and a more regular product launch schedule in fiscal 2018. Meanwhile, its search for a new CEO continues.
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