Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies has unveiled a comprehensive new strategy. The company aims to expand its market share and drive sales growth through the end of the decade.
The plan hinges on three key pillars: developing new brands, courting younger consumers, and tailoring products to specific cultural needs.
Stéphane de La Faverie, the company’s CEO, outlined the vision. He revealed that the conglomerate views the growing global middle class as a decisive economic engine. Consequently, the company will focus heavily on this demographic between now and 2030.
Customization and Demographics
To capture this market, the owner of the Tom Ford beauty brand is shifting toward “hyper-localization.”
The strategy involves customizing product lines. Estée Lauder will align products with the unique preferences and skincare needs of consumers across different cultures. This marks a departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.
Simultaneously, the company is doubling down on younger generations. Executives recognize that these consumers are increasingly driving trends in the modern beauty sector.
Geographic Rebalancing
regarding regional operations, Estée Lauder seeks to “rebalance” its growth portfolio. The CEO indicated a renewed push to strengthen the company’s presence in two key areas:
- The Americas
- Emerging global markets
However, de La Faverie clarified the company’s stance on established territories. He emphasized that diversifying into new regions does not signal a retreat from China.
He assured stakeholders that operations in China remain safe. The country stands as a critical pillar of the company’s global business model.
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