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Estée Lauder Grows Sales, But Still Hasn’t Solved Its China Problem

The company reported a long-awaited lift in net sales in its third quarter results, with increases from skincare leading the way, but clouds persist over its China recovery.
Estée Lauder storefront.
While China remains a sore point for the company, it has finally achieved some momentum to climb out of its rut. (Shutterstock)

After a year of declines,

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Daniela Morosini
Daniela Morosini

Daniela Morosini is Senior Beauty Correspondent and Special Projects Editor at The Business of Beauty at BoF. She covers the global beauty industry, with an interest in how companies go to market and overcome hurdles.

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