The Estee Lauder cosmetics company was founded in 1946 by Josephine Esther Mentzer, also known as Estee Lauder. Lauder began selling a limited products line to hotels and salons, eventually gaining popularity. Today, Estee Lauder sells a variety of cosmetics, skincare and fragrances worldwide, employing approximately 32,000 people.Estee Lauder: Corporate Information
Estee Lauder Brands
Estee Lauder products are sold under a variety of recognizable brands, including the core brands of Clinique, Aramis and Lab Series. Other brands include Prescriptives and Origins. Estee Lauder has also acquired the rights to MAC Cosmetics, La Mer, Aveda, Bumble and bumble and Bobbi Brown.Estee Lauder Companies: Brands
Estee Lauder Sales
Estee Lauder cosmetics, perfumes and skincare products can occasionally be found at discounted prices. Information about Estee Lauder sales and promotional offers can be found on the company's official website. Offers may include everything from free gifts with the purchase of a certain amount of merchandise to free shipping.Official Site: Estee Lauder: Special Offers
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Fast Facts
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S&P 500 symbol
EL
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Founder
Estee Lauder
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CEO
William P. Lauder
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Net sales in 2008
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Corporate headquarters
New York, New York
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Fact:
Estee Lauder's uncle, a chemist, was a mentor
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Lauder's sales approach was innovative at the time
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Lauder was among the first to offer "free gift with purchase" product samplesEstee Lauder: Our Heritage
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Lauder also distributed free samples of her products at fashion shows to generate buzzEstee Lauder: Our Heritage
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Estee Lauder Company purchased Bobbi Brown cosmetics in 1995 and acquired MAC Cosmetics in 1998
