Leonard Lauder, Legendary Executive, Mentor and Innovator, Dead at 92

Beauty has lost its master builder. Leonard A. Lauder, arguably the most influential and respected architect of the prestige beauty business, died Sunday at age 92.  Lauder spent his career…

Forecasts 9 Percent Drop in Sales in 2025

After scrapping its previous full year forecast, The Estée Lauder Cos. now expects sales to drop by as much as 9 percent in 2025, but sees a return to growth…

Despite Headwinds, Estée Lauder Was a Top Beauty Company in 2024

With a C-suite shuffle, thousands of layoffs, an Amazon U-turn and a disappearing outlook, it was a wild ride in 2024 for the Estée Lauder Cos. Beginning with the C-suite,…