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Estée Lauder to axe up to 7,000 jobs as global sales decline
Estée Lauder is set to shed up to 7,000 jobs amid sliding sales and uncertainty over President Trump’s new tariffs.
Tuesday 20 October 2026
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Estée Lauder is set to shed up to 7,000 jobs amid sliding sales and uncertainty over President Trump’s new tariffs.
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