Cosmetic appeal
13 February 2017
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L’Oreal is mulling a sale of the UK cosmetic chain. Higher margins at L’Occitane imply a buyout firm with retail nous could squeeze out more profit. But the chain’s fading appeal means its new owner would be just as likely to take a bath – and not a nicely scented one.
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