Q2 results impacted by volatile environment and negative calendar effects: Group sales -2.0% (reported) to 939.0 million euros (like-for-like, “lfl”: -2.5%), stores -0.1% (lfl: -2.4%), E-Com -5.6%; excluding sold-off Disapo: Group sales -1.0% & E-Com -2.6% Reported EBITDA +14.5% to 122.0 million euros, rep. EBITDA margin: 13.0% (PY: 11.1%); adjusted EBITDA -16.1% to 122.4 million euros, adj.
One of the biggest loyalty programs in the beauty industry across Europe with around 59 million members Greater personalization and targeted incentives for omnichannel shopping: new DOUGLAS Beauty Card rewards customers’ loyalty with premium benefits both online and in-store Introduction of three tiers with experiential rewards beyond financial benefits International harmonization: gradual rollou
DOUGLAS Group rolls out Green Lease agreements to incentivize landlords and tenant to manage and use property more sustainable; contracts with major landlords for around 170 DOUGLAS and NOCIBÉ stores already finalized, representing almost 10% of the Group’s stores under own operations – advanced discussions with further landlords ongoing Energy efficiency & green electricity: DOUGLAS and NOCI
Growing impact of global macro-economic and political uncertainties on the premium beauty sector; slower market development especially in Germany and France further accelerated since February, characterized by lower traffic in stores and online Muted market environment negatively impacts sales and gross profit development in the second quarter of the current financial year (January – March 2025)
Düsseldorf, 12 March, 2025 – Marco Giorgetta, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of DOUGLAS Southern Europe and Italy, will take over the position as new DOUGLAS Group CFO from Mark Langer, who decided to leave the company after four successful years. With this thoroughly planned step, the DOUGLAS Group ensures a smooth transition and continuity at the top of its finance organization. The Sup
New German private placement (Schuldscheindarlehen) of 200 million euros
Maturities ranging from 3 to 7 years; funds coming from international investor base
DOUGLAS Group to use funds together with own liquidity from operational business to repay the bridge facility of 450 million euros in full at first due
Düsseldorf, 10 March, 2025 – The DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s number one omnichannel premiu
Group sales increased by 5.8% (reported) to around 1.65 billion euros (like-for-like, “lfl”: +5.3%) driven by both stores (+5.7%) and E-Com (+6.2%); Group sales growth excluding sold-off online pharmacy Disapo stood at +6.5% – E-Com excluding Disapo: +8.3% Adj. EBITDA grew 1.5% to 353.5 million euros, adj. EBITDA margin: 21.5% (PY: 22.4%); reported EBITDA up 9.9% to 350.1 million euros, reported
As of 1 March 2025, Nina Pütz, who brings a profound track record in e-commerce and retail, will take over as Senior Vice President (SVP) / CEO parfumdreams & Niche Beauty
Steven Mattwig, currently Senior Vice President (SVP) / CEO parfumdreams & Niche Beauty, will leave the DOUGLAS Group to pursue a new challenge outside the company
Düsseldorf, 6 February 2025 – The DOUGLAS Group, E
Strong performance above guidance in FY 2023/24 (October 2023 to September 2024): Group sales up 8.7% (reported) to 4.45 billion euros (like-for-like, “lfl”: +9.1%) Adj. EBITDA grew 11.4% to 808.6 million euros; adj. EBITDA margin: 18.2% (PY: 17.7%) Continued deleveraging: Leverage ratio of 2.8x as of 30 September 2024 Net income improved significantly to 84.0 million euros (PY: 16.7 million euro
Self-service platform set to launch in early 2025, empowering media partners with direct booking access – catering to growing demand for flexibility and precision targeting Initial phase of partnerships with TheTradeDesk and cmmrcl.ly allowing brands in- & outside of the DOUGLAS Group network to leverage industry-leading first-party beauty retail data Retail Media unit DOUGLAS Marketing Solut
Campaign motto "GIFT THE DOUGLAS FEELING” draws on the emotions of giving and receiving thoughtful beauty gifts and encourages customers to find the perfect gift at DOUGLAS
Campaign color mint and mint-colored gifts as recurring visual elements for strong brand recognition
International 360-degree campaign activation across all online and offline channels, complemented by local event concepts
Forbes and Statista award the world's best employers for women in 2024; DOUGLAS Group ranks #1 in Retail and Wholesale, #3 in the comprehensive global list, and #1 in Germany Ranking based on experience of 100,000 women surveyed and their perception of companies in relation to gender, including workplace practices, opportunities and promotion of equality Supporting women and female entrepreneursh