Sephora NZ posted a $5.3m net loss for 2025, widening from $3.4m in 2024.
PremiumTom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·8 Jun, 2026 06:00 AM3 mins to readSephora has continued its loss-making performance as rival Mecca grows its market share in New Zealand.Beauty brand Sephora has reported its fifth straight financial loss in New Zealand as one of the company’s larger competitors, Mecca, continued to grow.In the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, Sephora New Zealand reported total revenue of $25.89 million, down 5.3% from $27.3m in 2024.
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