L’Oréal first half 2008
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Consumer products division achieved growth of 5.7% on a like-for-like basis to $6.82 bil., boosted by the "resounding success" of L'Oreal Paris' Skin Genesis, Maybelline New York's Mineral Power foundation and new formulas for Define-A-Lash mascara end SuperStay lipstick, firm says. Revenue of the luxury products unit increased 4.9% to $2.87 bil., reflecting the success of Lancome anti-aging skin care and the launch of several men's products. On a regional basis, North American sales fell 0.5% to $2.86 bil. for the period; however, the market did experience an "upturn" due in part to the consumer products division, which is "strengthening its leadership" on the success of L'Oréal Paris' Infallible Lip and Bare Natural products and Maybelline's Mineral Power foundation, firm notes. Western Europe sales grew 1.3% to $6.01 bil...