HANNAH BETTS discusses why Unilever banning ‘normal’ on products is long overdue

The beauty world is abuzz with news that global grooming giant Unilever has declared its products will no longer feature the word ‘normal’ on its packaging, to prevent any customers feeling excluded. The decision will cover not merely Dove, but all this UK-based company’s wares, including bathroom favourites Vaseline, Alberto Balsam, Sunsilk and Lifebuoy. In … Read more

Unilever announces decision to remove the word ‘normal’ from their product range

Dove manufacturer Unilever is accused of being ‘conned by PC wokeness’ after removing ‘normal’ from packaging of all its beauty and personal care brands to stop customers feeling ‘excluded’ Unilever has announced the removal of the word ‘normal’ from their products UK-based company said they’re advocating for an inclusive vision of beauty Posting on Twitter, … Read more

Unilever hit by lockdown beauty sales slump

Unilever hit by beauty sales slump as Britons dodge deodorants and make up in lockdown By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 4 February 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 4 February 2021 Nowhere to go: Life in lockdown has led to a slump in sales of Unilever’s beauty products Life in lockdown … Read more

Unilever steps up its fight against climate change

Unilever steps up its fight against climate change: Marmite-maker gives investors vote on green plans Unilever will use more renewable energy, make manufacturing processes more efficient and package more products in 100 per cent recycled plastic It will eliminate deforestation in the supply of paper, palm oil, beef and soy, and buy carbon credits to … Read more

Can Unilever build value on Dutch exit with ‘mass appeal’?

Domestos, Dove, Persil and Surf are among Unilever’s best known products. They are also some of the trusted brands that we turned to in lockdown when big names spelled reassurance.  But, since the beginning of the year, the consumer goods company’s shares have gone almost nowhere.  Strange, because when people took a break from cleaning, … Read more

99% of Unilever investors vote to become a single London-based group

Unilever to become a single London-based group after 99% of investors vote to ditch Netherlands base By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2020 Unilever shareholders have almost unanimously backed plans to unite the business into a single London-based group. The move will … Read more

STOCKS TO WATCH: Rolls-Royce shares go nuclear; Unilever to vote on London HQ

STOCKS TO WATCH: Rolls-Royce shares go nuclear; Unilever to vote on London HQ By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 10:54, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 10:54, 12 October 2020 Rolls-Royce shares have been buffeted like a plane in a tornado in recent months – and there are signs of more turbulence ahead. The … Read more

Unilever boss was forced to quit after his secret affair with a female colleague was exposed

‘Twisted’ Unilever boss was forced to quit after his secret affair with a female colleague was exposed Unilever boss Gary McGaghey forced to resign after whistleblower revelation Director Andrea Pirie revealed his secret relationship with a female colleague During an employment tribunal, she claimed she was passed over for promotion  By Alex Ward For The … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: ‘Woke’ Unilever finds itself under fire on two fronts

Unilever’s green problem: One of Britain’s most ‘woke’ companies finds itself under fire on two fronts, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 13 August 2020 Anglo-Dutch Unilever is among Britain’s most ‘woke’ companies. It was no accident that in 2018, former … Read more

Dutch ‘exit tax’ plan would force Unilever to abandon bid to base itself in the UK only

Dutch ‘exit tax’ plan would force Unilever to abandon bid to base itself in the UK only By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 10 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 10 August 2020 Dutch politicians have proposed a radical ‘exit tax’ for businesses that could scupper Unilever’s bid to establish a … Read more