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Estee Lauder to Cut Up to 10000 Jobs and Target 1.2B Savings

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Published on 4 May 2026
Estee Lauder to Cut Up to 10000 Jobs and Target 1.2B Savings

Most cuts land in department stores, not online

Estee Lauder says it plans layoffs of up to 10,000 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring aimed at $1.2 billion in annual savings. The total could rise to about 17.5% of its global workforce, with many cuts concentrated in department store roles. The company is also accelerating premium launches and shifting sales toward online and specialty retailers.

  • Estee Lauder targets up to 10,000 layoffs worldwide
  • Restructuring aims for as much as $1.2 billion in annual savings
  • Most additional cuts are linked to department store positions
  • Company lifts profit outlook amid premium product push and shift online
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