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Revlon’s Turnaround Plan Starts With Its Oldest Brand

Two years after emerging from bankruptcy, one of America’s first beauty conglomerates, Revlon, is looking to the future, starting with the past. Beginning with Elizabeth Arden, the company hopes to regain its former shine.
Elizabeth Arden skincare products
Revlon's comeback plan involves core brands like Elizabeth Arden. (Courtesy)

To fuel its future, Revlon is looking to the past.

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Further Reading

What Went Wrong at Revlon

It was a slow decline for the 90-year-old company, which was found itself crippled by massive debt, a pandemic, supply chain issues and growing competition from start-up brands changing beauty ideals and culture.

The End of the Lipstick Index

After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”

What Comes After the Fragrance Boom

As consumer sentiment begins to dampen, the perfume industry’s explosive growth looks headed for a slowdown. Executives from Swiss fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan are confident in the strength of their business, but are diversifying into makeup, skincare and other categories to prepare.

About the author
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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