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Cosmopolitan
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Cosmopolitan
Bath & Body Works is now easy to shop in the UK: 10 shockingly good perfume dupes for luxury scents
Bath and Body Works' affordable scents have always been a great entry point into fragrance for burgeoning beauty lovers, as I was many moons ago. But in 2025, the current lineup of Bath & Body Works scents has been elevated to match the tastes of the modern consumer and their growing fragrance knowledge. Now, Bath & Body Works is still captivating the attention of tweens, teens, and, even more impressively, adults due to its booming presence on TikTok. Recently they expanded their present in the UK, opening a flagship store on London's Oxford Street for all your sniffing and smelling preferences. The brand's Everyday Luxuries collection dupes the most popular and best perfumes of the moment pretty blatantly (and pretty well, might I add). These new additions to the Bath & Body Works line have set the internet on fire, offering a great approximation of the viral luxury perfumes at a teeny fraction of the prices. Plus, with each scent priced at under £20 (and so often on a deal), has there ever been an easier way to play with fragrance? From sugary sweet to fruity and fresh, I tried and tested 30 Bath & Body Works scents, from heritage scents to the chicest new body mist dupes, all to find the top 10 you should try from the massive collection. Read on to find out which are the best of the best.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Collaborations and ...
Net Sales: $2.8 billion in Q4, decreased 4% year-over-year. Earnings Per Diluted Share: $2.09, exceeding guidance of $1.94 to $2.07. Gross Profit Margin: 46.7%, expanded 80 basis points compared to the prior year. SG&A Rate: 22.3% of net sales, in line with expectations. Operating Income: $678 million, 24.3% of net sales. Inventory: Up 3% year-over-year, clean heading into spring. Active Loyalty Membership: Grew 6% year-over-year, with approximately 39 million members. Cost Savings: $155 million in 2024 through the Fuel for Growth program. Operating Cash Flow: Nearly $900 million in 2024. Store Openings: 106 new North American stores, predominantly off-mall. International Sales: $84 million in Q4, down 10% year-over-year. 2025 Net Sales Growth Expectation: 1% to 3% year-over-year. 2025 Earnings Per Share Guidance: $3.25 to $3.60. Free Cash Flow: $725 million in adjusted free cash flow for fiscal 2024. Share Repurchases: 10.4 million shares for $400 million in 2024. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with ALT. Release Date: February 27, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Bath & Body Works Inc (NYSE:BBWI) reported net sales of $2.8 billion for Q4, exceeding the high end of their guidance. The company successfully executed strategic initiatives, including collaborations with big names like Netflix and Disney, enhancing brand awareness and customer engagement. Active loyalty membership grew by 6% year over year, with approximately 80% of sales flowing through the program. The Fuel for Growth program delivered $155 million in incremental cost savings in 2024, significantly exceeding initial targets. BBWI's Everyday Luxuries line resonated well with younger customers, contributing to growth in the body care segment. Net sales decreased by 4% compared to the prior year, impacted by calendar shifts and fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Direct net sales decreased by 9% compared to last year, although BOPIS demand increased. International net sales were down 10% from the prior year, with regions affected by the war in the Middle East declining. The home fragrance category saw a slight decline in Q4 due to the timing of promotional strategies. Gross profit rate for Q1 2025 is expected to be 50 basis points lower compared to the prior year, driven by a higher mix into international net sales. Q: Gina, what are you most excited about for 2025, and can you provide any details on the Disney collaboration? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: I'm excited about our innovation pipeline, which is underpinned by our fragrance leadership. This includes both our core and adjacent categories. The Disney collaboration is driving customer excitement, showcasing our ability to create exceptional product experiences. This collaboration, along with our marketing and product strategies, positions us well for growth in 2025. Q: Could you discuss the drivers of revenue growth and traffic acceleration in recent quarters? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: Our traffic acceleration is driven by powerful collaborations like Disney, Emily in Paris, and Stranger Things. These collaborations, along with our three-legged stool strategy of product innovation, marketing, and technology, are sustainable growth drivers. Eva Boratto, CFO, added that sales growth of 2% to 3% is needed to drive operating margin expansion. Q: Can you explain the rationale behind your full-year sales guidance? A: Eva Boratto, CFO: Our guidance assumes consistent trends with Q4, without material changes to promotional levels or macroeconomic improvements. We aim to deliver or exceed expectations, driven by innovation and potential macro tailwinds. Our agile model allows us to adapt to momentum shifts. Q: How did the winter semiannual sale perform compared to the summer sale, and what role do collaborations play in your strategy? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: The January semiannual sale met expectations, though inventory levels were lean due to strong holiday sales. Collaborations are key to driving traffic and excitement, offering differentiated storytelling opportunities that complement our promotional strategies. Q: What are your expectations for international growth and its impact on margins? A: Eva Boratto, CFO: We expect international sales to return to growth, driven by market expansion and existing market growth. While Q1 will see an outsized impact on margins due to shipment timing, the full year should not significantly affect margins, with mid-single-digit growth expected. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Collaborations and ...
Net Sales: $2.8 billion in Q4, decreased 4% year-over-year. Earnings Per Diluted Share: $2.09, exceeding guidance of $1.94 to $2.07. Gross Profit Margin: 46.7%, expanded 80 basis points compared to the prior year. SG&A Rate: 22.3% of net sales, in line with expectations. Operating Income: $678 million, 24.3% of net sales. Inventory: Up 3% year-over-year, clean heading into spring. Active Loyalty Membership: Grew 6% year-over-year, with approximately 39 million members. Cost Savings: $155 million in 2024 through the Fuel for Growth program. Operating Cash Flow: Nearly $900 million in 2024. Store Openings: 106 new North American stores, predominantly off-mall. International Sales: $84 million in Q4, down 10% year-over-year. 2025 Net Sales Growth Expectation: 1% to 3% year-over-year. 2025 Earnings Per Share Guidance: $3.25 to $3.60. Free Cash Flow: $725 million in adjusted free cash flow for fiscal 2024. Share Repurchases: 10.4 million shares for $400 million in 2024. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with ALT. Release Date: February 27, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Bath & Body Works Inc (NYSE:BBWI) reported net sales of $2.8 billion for Q4, exceeding the high end of their guidance. The company successfully executed strategic initiatives, including collaborations with big names like Netflix and Disney, enhancing brand awareness and customer engagement. Active loyalty membership grew by 6% year over year, with approximately 80% of sales flowing through the program. The Fuel for Growth program delivered $155 million in incremental cost savings in 2024, significantly exceeding initial targets. BBWI's Everyday Luxuries line resonated well with younger customers, contributing to growth in the body care segment. Net sales decreased by 4% compared to the prior year, impacted by calendar shifts and fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Direct net sales decreased by 9% compared to last year, although BOPIS demand increased. International net sales were down 10% from the prior year, with regions affected by the war in the Middle East declining. The home fragrance category saw a slight decline in Q4 due to the timing of promotional strategies. Gross profit rate for Q1 2025 is expected to be 50 basis points lower compared to the prior year, driven by a higher mix into international net sales. Q: Gina, what are you most excited about for 2025, and can you provide any details on the Disney collaboration? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: I'm excited about our innovation pipeline, which is underpinned by our fragrance leadership. This includes both our core and adjacent categories. The Disney collaboration is driving customer excitement, showcasing our ability to create exceptional product experiences. This collaboration, along with our marketing and product strategies, positions us well for growth in 2025. Q: Could you discuss the drivers of revenue growth and traffic acceleration in recent quarters? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: Our traffic acceleration is driven by powerful collaborations like Disney, Emily in Paris, and Stranger Things. These collaborations, along with our three-legged stool strategy of product innovation, marketing, and technology, are sustainable growth drivers. Eva Boratto, CFO, added that sales growth of 2% to 3% is needed to drive operating margin expansion. Q: Can you explain the rationale behind your full-year sales guidance? A: Eva Boratto, CFO: Our guidance assumes consistent trends with Q4, without material changes to promotional levels or macroeconomic improvements. We aim to deliver or exceed expectations, driven by innovation and potential macro tailwinds. Our agile model allows us to adapt to momentum shifts. Q: How did the winter semiannual sale perform compared to the summer sale, and what role do collaborations play in your strategy? A: Gina Boswell, CEO: The January semiannual sale met expectations, though inventory levels were lean due to strong holiday sales. Collaborations are key to driving traffic and excitement, offering differentiated storytelling opportunities that complement our promotional strategies. Q: What are your expectations for international growth and its impact on margins? A: Eva Boratto, CFO: We expect international sales to return to growth, driven by market expansion and existing market growth. While Q1 will see an outsized impact on margins due to shipment timing, the full year should not significantly affect margins, with mid-single-digit growth expected. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body Works Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Key Factors to Note
Bath & Body Works, Inc. BBWI is set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on Feb. 27, before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.77 billion, which indicates a decline of 4.8% from the prior-year reported figure. The consensus mark for the bottom line has increased by a penny in the past 30 days and is pegged at $2.04, which indicates a decline from $2.06 reported in the year-ago period. Bath & Body Works delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.7%, on the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. Bath & Body Works, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Bath & Body Works, Inc. Quote Bath & Body Works has been navigating a challenging fiscal comparison due to the calendar shift, which includes the loss of the 53rd week and five fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas than the prior year. These factors are likely to have hurt net sales, which are expected to have fallen 4.5-6.5% year over year in the fourth quarter, with a 500-basis-point headwind from the shifted fiscal calendar. As a result, earnings per share are expected to be between $1.94 and $ the same time, the company has been battling rising selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses. In the third quarter, general, administrative and store operating expenses rose 4.6% to $482 million, with SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, increasing 100 basis points year over year, due to elevated marketing investments. For the fourth quarter, management guided a jump of 40 basis points in SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, primarily due to continued investments in loyalty programs and digital initiatives, which are likely to have weighed on the bottom the aforementioned factors do raise concern about the outcome, Bath & Body Works has been seeing growth in its core product categories, Body Care, Home Fragrance and Soaps & Sanitizers. Each category posted low-single-digit year-over-year growth in the third quarter, supported by strategic marketing and innovative product launches. New seasonal fragrances and giftable items might have further boosted sales, while the Everyday Luxuries collection, which resonated well with younger consumers, is likely to have maintained its momentum into the fourth has been focused on operational efficiency through its "fuel-for-growth" program, which is expected to have generated $150 million in cost savings in fiscal 2024, exceeding initial estimations. In the third quarter alone, the company achieved $35 million in cost benefits, bringing total savings over the past two years to $300 million. These disciplined cost management efforts are likely to have helped mitigate bottom-line pressure and supported profitability as the company enters the final quarter of the year. Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Bath & Body Works this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is the case & Body Works has an Earnings ESP of +1.72% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Here are some other companies that, too, according to our model have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting Sporting Goods, Inc. DKS currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.98% and a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks top line is anticipated to have decreased year over year when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.75 billion, which indicates a 3.3% decrease from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The company is expected to register a decline in the bottom line. The consensus estimate for DICK'S Sporting Goods' fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at $3.47 per share, down 9.9% from the year-ago quarter. DKS delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.4%, on Beauty, Inc. ULTA has an Earnings ESP of +1.22% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. ULTA is likely to have registered a top-line decline when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.46 billion, which indicates a 2.6% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The consensus estimate for Ulta Beauty's fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at $7.09 per share, which calls for a 12.3% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. ULTA delivered an earnings beat of 6.2%, on average, in the trailing four Supply Company TSCO currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.08% and a Zacks Rank of 3. TSCO's top line is anticipated to have increased year over year when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $3.56 billion, which indicates a 4.8% jump from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The company is expected to report in-line bottom-line results. The consensus estimate for Tractor Supply Company's first-quarter earnings is pegged at 37 cents per share. TSCO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.4%, on average. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) : Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bath & Body Works' New Under-$20 Luxury Fragrance Mists Are Dupes for Baccarat Rouge 540, YSL Opium & More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. As much as we adore our favorite bottle of Jo Malone, we don't exactly love having to spend over $100 for a full-sized bottle. The same goes with any perfume that falls under the luxury fragrance category. High price tags can definitely make finding a signature scent that sticks kind of tough. Fortunately, we have Bath & Body Works. More from SheKnows After Researching Extensively, These Are the Best Online Flower Delivery Services Today's Top Deals Target's New Fall Collection Just Dropped & Several Items Are on Sale This Portable Power Station Is Perfect for Fall Camping & It's Nearly 50% Off Gobble Is Offering $100 Off Your Next 4 Meal Kits In case you didn't already know, Bath & Body Works launched the Everyday Luxuries Collection last year, which is basically an entire line of scents inspired by 'trending luxury favorites.' We're talking beloved luxury perfumes and colognes from big hitters like Tom Ford, Le Labo, Gucci, and Versace, to name a few. Since the line's release, the brand has expanded it to include more products, like eau de parfums, body washes, and of course, brand new scents. In fact, Bath & Body Works released seven new fragrances to their Everyday Luxuries lineup, which include alternatives to Yves Saint Laurent's Opium, PHLUR's Father Figure, and Baccarat Rouge 540. Many of these scents have already gotten a ton of love from influencers and Bath & Body Works shoppers, with some hitting near-perfect ratings (i.e. Midnight Addiction). The best part is, you can get a full-sized spray for just under $20 or a travel-sized spray for under $10. With that said, here are the seven new scents that were just added to Bath & Body Works' Everyday Luxuries line. BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now Seductive and edgy are just two words the brand used to describe the new Midnight Addiction fragrance. This unique scent features notes of ripe plum, almond flower, and 'addictive' coffee bear. With a 4.9-star rating, it's the highest-rated fragrance from the new drop, and numerous shoppers say it's an exact dupe for Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium. 'You need this now,' wrote one shopper. 'Highly recommend if you love YSL Black Opium! Smells amazing and the longevity is fantastic. Bath & Body Works, make this scent permanent!' BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now Bath & Body Works' Seeing Rouge was made to smell like 'timeless sophistication.' It's a mix of woodsy and sweet due its notes of blackcurrant, sweet saffron, and amber moss. As the name implies, this was meant to be an alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540. Depending on who you ask, it's actually a really good option if you don't want to spend the $300+ on a bottle of perfume. 'I have Baccarat Rouge, and on my skin this dupe smells exactly the same!' one shopper wrote. BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now Fan of Yves Saint Laurent's Mon Paris? You may want to consider snagging yourself a bottle of Bath & Body Works' Madame Mystique. This scent has notes of bright red berries, rose petals, and sultry woods, and was made to give you the feeling of being in the middle of a whirlwind romance. Per one shopper, it's a deep, dark, and rich scent that's absolutely gorgeous. 'The combination of the cedar notes and the soft whiff of YSL is verrrry close to this fragrance sans berry,' they wrote. 'I could never rock PARIS as it was too sharp for my chemistry. But this is AMAZING. After the initial dry down,t he juicy berry is out in front … It's classy, rich and balanced.' They even mentioned that is had great lasting power, especially for a body mist. BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now When die hard fans are raving over this being an 'exact dupe' for the original, you know you've struck gold. That's exactly the case with Bath & Body Works' Loyal to You, which reviewers say is the perfect dupe for Dolce & Gabbana's Devotion. 'I have been a die hard Devotion by D&G fan since it came out,' wrote a reviewer. 'I ran out of my 3.4 oz at the end of summer and told myself that was the last time I purchased it because of how steep the price was. Since then, I have been searching for a dupe and have had no luck UNTIL NOW. Smells EXACTLY like Devotion for 10 times less. I literally shed a tear in store when I smelled this because my searching was finally over!' BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now You're Cheeky is a fresh, floral scent that's great for everyday use. It has notes of pink peppercorn, warm almond flower, and vanilla bean, and is being compared by shopper to Carolina Herrera's Good Girl Blush. 'Absolutely obsessed with this!' wrote one shopper. 'My new everyday scent and I always get so many compliments!' At less than $20, it's such a great buy. BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now If your favorite fragrance has notes of fig, you're going to adore the new Guilty as Fig scent. This is a fragrance that has been getting a ton of attention from Bath & Body Works fans, with many calling it absolutely 'addicting.' It has notes of fig nectar, jasmine, and creamy musk. This makes a great alternative to PHLUR's Father Figure, which features similar fragrance notes. BATH & BODY WORKS NEW LAUNCH $19 Buy Now Aqua Hour has been compared to Acqua Di Gioa by Armani Beauty due to their similar fresh, clean, ocean vibes. Bath & Body Works' scent features notes of watery bergamot, peony, and salty cedarwood. It's a scent that shoppers say smells 'rich' and 'sophisticated.' At just $20 (or $10 for the travel size), it's definitely worth a try. 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