Estee Lauder’s Long-Time CEO Fabrizio Freda to Retire 

The Estee Lauder section of the Nordstrom flagship store is seen during a media preview in New York, US, October 21, 2019. (Reuters)
The Estee Lauder section of the Nordstrom flagship store is seen during a media preview in New York, US, October 21, 2019. (Reuters)
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Estee Lauder’s Long-Time CEO Fabrizio Freda to Retire 

The Estee Lauder section of the Nordstrom flagship store is seen during a media preview in New York, US, October 21, 2019. (Reuters)
The Estee Lauder section of the Nordstrom flagship store is seen during a media preview in New York, US, October 21, 2019. (Reuters)

Estee Lauder said on Monday its long-time CEO Fabrizio Freda had decided to retire from the company at the end of fiscal 2025.

Freda joined Estee in 2008 as president and chief operating officer and was later named the MAC lipstick maker's CEO.

Estee said the board was considering internal and external candidates as part of its CEO succession planning.

Until a successor is appointed, Freda will continue to lead and oversee the company's strategic, financial and investment priorities, Estee said.

Estee has trimmed its global workforce and is trying to shore up its margins as part of a turnaround plan.

The company's results are due later on Monday.



Dolce&Gabbana Unveils Luxury Boutique, Café at Bujairi Terrace in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
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Dolce&Gabbana Unveils Luxury Boutique, Café at Bujairi Terrace in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah

The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA
The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage. SPA

Dolce&Gabbana, the Italian luxury fashion brand, opened a new 1,500-square-meter luxury center in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah, The City of Earth, featuring a boutique and café, DG Caffè. The brand center, one of Dolce&Gabbana’s largest worldwide, seamlessly blends Italian elegance with traditional Najdi architectural heritage, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of Bujairi Terrace—Diriyah's premier fine dining destination and a centerpiece of Diriyah Company's urban development project.

Dolce&Gabbana collections—including clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, watches, beauty, and home decor--are showcased on bespoke displays framed by a dynamic ceiling system that amplifies the sense of space. The boutique features an exclusive Abaya section, showcasing Dolce&Gabbana's dedication to honoring and celebrating local cultural traditions.

Drawing inspiration from Italy’s rich culinary tradition, DG Caffè at the heart of the boutique features a carefully curated menu tailored to Saudi tastes.

"We are excited to unveil Dolce&Gabbana's new boutique and café that will add an additional touch of luxury to the vibrant setting of Bujairi Terrace, our premier dining and retail destination,” said Diriyah Company group chief executive Jerry Inzerillo.

“As we progress on our journey to create the world’s greatest gathering place and a center point of cultural tourism—one that will feature more than 1,000 retail outlets and dining concepts spanning 566,000 square meters—we invite global business partners to join us on this remarkable journey," Inzerillo said.

Since its opening, Bujairi Terrace and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif have welcomed over 2 million visits, with tourists and locals alike drawn to world-class cultural, dining, and retail experiences in a historic setting.

Diriyah is a city within a city and a premier live-work-play destination that will be home for over 100,000 residents. Under transformation by Diriyah Company, Diriyah is projected to attract 50 million annual visits by 2030, driven by its world-class living, retail, hospitality, and cultural offering that will serve as a benchmark for future retail and lifestyle development.