THE WHAT? Douglas Group reported stable full-year gross sales progress and greater than doubled web revenue in FY 2024/25, assembly up to date steering regardless of a risky European magnificence retail atmosphere.
THE DETAILS Gross sales rose 3.5% excluding the divested Disapo enterprise to €4.58 billion, supported by progress throughout each shops and e-commerce, with on-line accelerating within the second half. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 16.8%, whereas web revenue elevated to €175.4 million, pushed partially by decrease debt. Fourth-quarter efficiency was formed by larger value sensitivity and promotional strain, leading to decrease profitability regardless of optimistic gross sales momentum. The retailer continued to broaden its retailer community, put money into IT, provide chain and omnichannel capabilities, and signalled potential growth past continental Europe, together with a attainable entry into the Center East. For FY 2025/26, Douglas expects gross sales of €4.65–4.80 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of round 16.5%.
THE WHY? As premium magnificence markets in Europe proceed to develop at a slower tempo, Douglas is prioritising worthwhile omnichannel progress, operational effectivity and selective geographic growth to navigate shifting client behaviour and intensifying competitors.
Supply: Douglas
