Gucci Q2
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Yves Saint Laurent fragrance and cosmetics sales increased 5.7% on constant currency basis for fiscal second quarter ended July 31, Gucci announces in 1sales and earnings report Sept. 26. Sales were fueled by strong growth of Opium, which saw a 23.6% increase in sales during the period, company adds. Despite strength of Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Beauté consolidated sales fell 3.8% during the quarter to $104.4 mil. (€1=$.98). Beauty division still on track to achieve high single-digit revenue growth and operating margin before goodwill and trademark amortization of approximately 7%, Gucci maintains...