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Estée Lauder Announces 3,200 Job Cuts Amid Weak Sales

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~7.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 20, 2025
3,200 OF 44,020 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has approved a significant reduction in its workforce, with 3,200 job cuts announced due to ongoing challenges in sales, particularly in China and the duty-free sector. This decision reflects the company's response to weak market conditions that have impacted its overall performance. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing consumer behaviors. While the specific locations and departments affected by these cuts have not been disclosed, the move underscores the company's efforts to stabilize its financial outlook amidst a challenging retail environment.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. cut 3,200 jobs as of August 20, 2025.

That is roughly 7.3% of the 44,020 people The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since October 2023, with 11 additional events known from news reporting.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.EL
Consumer Staples · 44,020 employees
11
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