Estee Lauder to cut jobs on skittish China demand; shares surge 19%
Tue, Feb 6, 2024 12:26 AM

Estee Lauder to cut jobs on skittish China demand; shares surge 19%

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Estee Lauder is reducing their global workforce by 3%-5% as Chinese customers opt for more affordable luxury products, causing a dip in sales and margins. Other global brands are also seeing a decline in demand due to economic challenges and the rise of local Chinese brands. Estee Lauder expects these cuts to result in higher profits by 2026, but has lowered their profit forecast.

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