Douglas

The perfumery chain Douglas has appointed Jean‑Marc Bellaiche (56) as CEO; he will take up the position on November 1 for four years. Sander van der Laan is stepping back from active management. Douglas is struggling with weakening demand, two downward revisions of its annual outlook, large write‑downs and a share price at a record low; analysts view the leadership change as a logical step to restore investor confidence. » More on wiwo.de

The supervisory board of Douglas has appointed Frenchman Jean-Marc Bellaiche as successor to Sander van der Laan, effective 1 November 2026, for a four-year term. Van der Laan is stepping back from day-to-day operations after 36 years in retail. The change comes in a challenging economic phase: Douglas recorded a €2.6 million loss in the third quarter, revenue fell by 2%, and the group had already cut its annual outlook several times. The company is also reviewing the structure of its store network; the stock fell 0.7% in after-hours trading. » More on manager-magazin.de

Douglas Dynamics reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.36 for Q1 2026, beating the consensus expectation of $0.14. Revenue was $137.8 million, slightly missing estimates, while gross margins and adjusted EBITDA margins improved significantly. The Work Truck Attachments segment benefited from heavier snowfall (net sales +67%) and was a major contributor to operational strength. The stock rose about 14.6% in premarket trading; management remains optimistic but points to supply chain risks and seasonal demand fluctuations. » More on de.investing.com