THE WHAT? Douglas has announced its results for the third quarter of the current financial year. The German drugstore chain saw sales ‘significantly boosted’ in the April-June period, up 16.8 percent to €644 million.
THE DETAILS E-commerce sales grew an impressive 20 percent in the third quarter to €268 million – Douglas noted that online revenue has doubled in the space of two years. And despite lockdowns in place during the three months to June, store sales put on a respectable 14.8 percent, hitting €374 million.
EBITDA, however, was down 10 percent on last year’s figures, at €24 million, which Douglas attributed to fewer lockdown-related rent reductions as stores reopened and fewer payments for short-term working.
Douglas noted that its focus was on Europe’s metropolitan regions and it would be upgrading stores in these major areas to provide aesthetic and medical treatments, as well as spa-like experiences.
THE WHY? Tina Müller, the CEO of the Douglas Group, said, “We already laid the foundation for this good performance and the long-term positive growth of our e-commerce business three years ago when we systematically focused on customer needs and the trend towards online shopping experiences. We are continuing to devote our full attention to the ongoing expansion of our e-commerce business. At the same time, we are delighted with how well our store business has bounced back since June. We expect stationary sales to rise slowly but surely as long as stores stay open.”
Aesthetic medicine products are developed and regulated to meet stringent safety and efficacy standards. They are typically administered by trained healthcare professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and specialized nurses in clinical settings. These products aim to provide effective solutions for cosmetic enhancement, skin rejuvenation, and overall aesthetic improvement, contributing to both physical appearance and self-confidence.
Key categories of aesthetic medicine products include:
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Injectables: This category includes products such as dermal fillers, botulinum toxins (e.g., Botox), and collagen stimulators. These injectables are used to smooth wrinkles, add volume, and improve facial contours.
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments: Products like chemical peels, microdermabrasion systems, and laser devices are used to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation irregularities, and enhance overall skin tone.
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Skincare Products: These include medical-grade cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and topical treatments containing active ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and growth factors. They are formulated to address specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation.
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Hair Restoration Products: Medical treatments and products designed to promote hair growth and treat conditions such as male and female pattern baldness.
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Body Contouring and Fat Reduction: Devices and products used for non-surgical body sculpting, such as cryolipolysis (cool sculpting) devices and injectable lipolytics.
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Cosmeceuticals: High-performance skincare products that bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, often containing potent ingredients with proven clinical benefits.
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Wound Care and Scar Management: Products like silicone sheets, gels, and advanced wound dressings used to improve healing and reduce the appearance of scars.
