Unilever continues slim down with beauty arm sell-off to US private investment firm December 18, 2023 Unilever will sell its Elida Beauty business to an American private investment firm as it looks to optimise its personal care portfolio. The financial terms of the deal, which were not disclosed, are expected to close in mid-2024. The buyer, Yellow Wood Partners, has already invested in a host of personal care products including Dr [...]
Unilever probed over ‘greenwashing’ concerns – and use of green leaves December 12, 2023 Unilever are under the microscope over 'greenwashing' accusations - with criticism over their use of 'green leaves'
We’re not performing warns new Unilever CEO as turnaround launched October 26, 2023 Boss Hein Schumacher said the outfit is not “reaching its potential” and productivity and returns have all “under-delivered”.
Unilever: All eyes on Ben & Jerry’s maker’s progress after leadership shakeup October 22, 2023 Investors will turn their focus to Unilever’s third quarter on Tuesday results to see how the ice cream and deodorant maker is faring after a leadership shakeup. New chief executive Hein Schumacher officially took over from his predecessor Alan Jope back in July, telling investors at the time he wanted to see more of its [...]
Unilever will look at Russia business with a ‘fresh pair of eyes’ after criticism August 14, 2023 The new chief of Unilever has vowed to look at the company’s decision to operate in Russia with a “fresh pair of eyes,” after it was criticised for continuing to operate in the country. Hein Schumacher, who took over as head of the Dove soap maker in July, made the claim in a letter to [...]
Unilever: Ben & Jerry’s maker appoints new chair as leadership shake-up continues July 28, 2023 Ben & Jerry’s maker Unilever has appointed a new chair as the shakeup of its top team continues. The British company, which makes everything from ice-cream and Hellmann’s to Wall’s, said Ian Meakins will join Unilever’s board on 1 September as its non-executive director and chair designate. He currently serves as the chair of British [...]
FTSE 100 close: Unilever helps London index squeeze out gains as traders eye Fed and ECB July 25, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 has squeezed out gains in a busy day of company announcements ahead of the summer slow down. The capital’s premier index edged 0.17 per cent higher to 7,691.81 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is a better reflection of the health of the UK economy, was broadly flat at [...]
Unilever: New boss promises step-change after ‘flat volumes’ in half-year results July 25, 2023 Unilever made a modest profit in the first half of the year with turnover reaching €30.4bn (£26.2), as it was driven by sales in its personal care and beauty market.
Unilever share price in focus as hunt for new chair begins June 6, 2023 Unilever has reportedly commenced the hunt for a new chair as a shake-up of its senior level continues to unfold. The Ben and Jerry’s and Dove soap maker is said to have drafted in the executive search firm Spencer Stuart to scour for a new chair to replace Nils Anderson, according to reports in Bloomberg. [...]
Unilever CFO departs ahead of new CEO’s arrival May 30, 2023 Unilever has announced a shake up at the top with both its chief financial officer and chief digital and commercial officer departing their roles just weeks before new CEO Hein Schumacher takes the reins. Graeme Pitkethly, who headed the consumer goods giant’s finances, is retiring after 21 year at the business. He will retire from [...]