ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J — Unilever has launched Love Beauty and Planet, a hair and skin care brand focused on eco-friendliness and sustainability, ranging from ingredients and formulas to product packaging, value chain and social partnerships. Love Beauty and Planet includes shampoos, conditioners, stylers, body washes, and hair and body treatments in six collections, each infused with signature
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.— Unilever has announced an agreement to acquire Sundial Brands, a leading haircare and skincare company recognized for its innovative use of high-quality and culturally authentic ingredients. Sundial’s brands include SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, Madam C.J. Walker and nyakio. Since its founding in 1991, Sundial has championed inclusive beauty and has served the unmet
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Just in time for winter skin care routines, Vaseline has introduced Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Smoothing Body Butter. The Unilever brand said Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Smoothing Body Butter is made with 100% pure cocoa and shea butter and contains four times more emollients than any of its other lotions. The body
LONDON – United Kingdom-based consumer products giant Unilever plans to buy Carver Korea, a leading Asian skin care company, for $2.69 billion. The transaction, with Bain Capital Private Equity and Goldman Sachs, is subject to customary regulatory approvals, Unilever said Monday. Carver has become South Korea’s fastest-growing skin care business via sales of its AHC brand, which
NEW YORK — Food giant Kraft Heinz Co. has rescinded its bid to acquire consumer products behemoth Unilever plc. In a joint statement on Sunday, the companies said Kraft Heinz “has amicably agreed to withdraw its proposal for a combination of the two companies.” Published reports said Friday that Kraft Heinz offered $50 per share
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LONDON — Consumer products giant Unilever plans to acquire eco-friendly household and personal care products maker Seventh Generation Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Unilever said completion transaction is pending regulatory approvals. Unilever described Burlington, Vt.-based Seventh Generation as a “pioneer in corporate responsibility and sustainable product innovations,” including plant-based detergents and household
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Unilever have again teamed up for an in-store program that enables consumers to help developing communities in Africa get access to clean water. Walgreens said Wednesday that through Aug. 27, a donation will be made for customers buying select Unilever TRESemmé, Suave, Caress or AXE products at participating stores. The
LONDON — Unilever plans to buy Dollar Shave Club, the U.S.-based razor blade subscription service that has jolted the men’s shaving category. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. However, published reports on Wednesday said Unilever is paying $1 billion for Dollar Shave Club, which was launched in March 2012 and has its headquarters in
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Unilever is looking for some more equality in recycling. The consumer products giant is reprising “Rinse.Recycle.Reimagine.,” a campaign that calls on Americans to reassess their recycling habits and treat their Unilever bathroom empties — such as Simple, Dove, Suave and other products – like their kitchen counterparts. The company noted that
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Unilever and Walgreens have partnered with Me to We to provide customers with a way to make a positive impact on the world through everyday purchases. Unilever said Wednesday that via the Give H2OPE to Others (#GiveH2OPE) initiative, Walgreens customers can make a life-changing difference for children and families in need.
LONDON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Unilever has entered an agreement to buy clinical skin care brand Murad. The consumer products giant said the deal, terms of which weren’t disclosed, will bolster its position as a key player in the personal care prestige segment following other recent acquisitions, including Dermalogica, Kate Somerville and REN. Founded in
