Clearasil sales
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
"Good progress" has been made on the integration and rejuvenation of the acne treatment brand, which contributed over $114.5 mil. (£1=$1.46) in sales worldwide in its first full year, Boots says in its fiscal 2002 financial review May 30. Operating profits for the brand rose by over 13% to $97.9 mil. for the year ended March 31 and the total investment in Clearasil reached $165.8 mil., retailer adds. In the U.S., retail sales for Clearasil were up 1% to $34.4 mil. in the 52 weeks ended April 21, according to Information Resources, Inc. data for food, drug and mass outlets, excluding Wal-Mart...