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Europe: WORLD MARKETS Stocks retreated, ending at their lowest closing level in a week, as weak economic data for the eurozone fuelled fears of a recession in the region. Tech and consumer-related shares lost ground, dragged down by worries over the eurozone outlook. Nokia fell 4.6 per cent,...; Tags: LVMH Inc., Nokia Corp., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-09-04
A whiter shade of pale: skin-lightening in the Arab world: CAIRO AFP — Marwa wants a paler face and is willing to try a whole range of lightening creams that promise beauty, love and success to Arab women. But such products have also been slammed as "racism in a bottle". The 19-year-old Egyptian works for a hairdresser in the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Arab, cream, Unilever PLC, women; Research articles 2008-08-19
Unilever reports profit slump but sales rise: ROTTERDAM AFP — Dutch food products and cosmetics giant Unilever reported on Thursday a 19.0-percent slump in net second-quarter profit on restructuring charges, but a rise in sales beyond analysts' forecasts. Unilever, describing its performance as "good", said that the net figure for the quarter fell to 978 million...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, Manufacturing, SALES, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-07-31
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Unilever, N.V., Hudson City Bancorp, H&R Block, American Capital Agency and Avanex Corp: CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Unilever, N.V. (NYSE: UN) as the Bull of the Day and Hudson City Bancorp (Nasdaq: HCBK) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), American Capital Agency Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) and Avanex Corporation (Nasdaq:...; Tags: agency, analysis, Avanex Corp., FINANCE, H&R Block Inc., Investment, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., NYSE Euronext, stock, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-07-02
Zacks Buy List Highlights: Bucyrus International, Unilever plc, Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Targa Resources Partners LP: CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Every day on Zacks.com, four stock picks are made based on criteria for the each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks highlighted today...; Tags: FINANCE, Investment, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., newsletter, NYSE Euronext, Occidental Petroleum Corp., stock, Targa Resources Partners LP, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-05-21

Want to lose weight? Study suggests a liquid lunch: GENEVA AFP — A "liquid lunch" could no longer mean a few pints down the pub, but instead a healthy way to lose weight, according to a study presented Thursday by scientists from food giant Unilever. The scientists found that bulking up the volume of food with certain gases...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, food, Geneva, Manufacturing, scientist, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-05-15
Retouching ruckus leaves Dove flailing; New Yorker revelation sparks flap over whether Real Beauty ads are 'real'.(News): Byline: JACK NEFF It was a few lines in a 6,000-word article, but it threw Unilever and its advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather, into a tizzy of denials, explanations and spin control. Whether or not the truth is finally known, the question...; Tags: advertisement, Dove, Ogilvy & Mather, photograph, Unilever PLC, women; Research articles 2008-05-12
Hair care: a push/pull market: though it remains the personal care industry's second largest market, hair care is struggling against the challenges of market maturity while seeking footholds in emerging regions. Potential is being created, however, as pro: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hair care is succumbing to the challenges of market maturity, including discounting and private label competition. At $57 billion, it remains the personal care industry's second largest market, but with global growth under 5% a year, at a fixed USD exchange rate...; Tags: L'Oreal S.A., Procter & Gamble Co., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-05-01
Unilever, Procter and Gamble in British consumer watchdog probe: report: LONDON AFP — Two giant household products firms were contacted by Britain's consumer watchdog over a probe that also includes four of the country's biggest supermarket chains, the Financial Times said Monday. According to the business daily, which quoted a Procter and Gamble spokesperson, the Office of Fair Trading...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Financial Times, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-04-27
Can't Wait for the '24' Season Premiere? "The Rookie" Offers Exciting New Content Now: Degree Men([R]) Delivers New Branded Entertainment Adventures On-Demand and On-Line CHICAGO -- It's been nearly a year since television audiences have seen Jack Bauer, but the counter terrorism battle rages on. For fans who can't wait until January 2009 for the return of '24', Degree Men([R]) presents The Rookie:...; Tags: 20th Century Fox, brand, Branding, MARKETING, on-demand, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-03-17
Unilever, L'Oreal shake up exec ranks: Several major beauty companies recently announced changes to their executive teams, including Unilever, which has combined its U.S. hair care, antiperspirant and deodorant business. As part of the move, Kevin George, vice president and general manager of the deodorant business, will become vice president and general manager of the...; Tags: L'Oreal S.A., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-02-11
C&T companies turn backs on shark oil.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS): International marine conservation organisation Oceana is claiming victory in a battle to end the use of shark-derived squalene in cosmetics. The organisation says it has received notice that Unilever and L'Oreal have both under taken to replace all the squalene used in their...; Tags: L'Oreal S.A., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-02-08
FTSE down despite rate cut.: Weak economic data and inflation worries undermine sentiment Jonas Crosland Leading shares in London showed little initial reaction to a widely-expected quarter point reduction in UK base rates to 5.25 per cent, and remained in negative territory. The Bank's move came amid growing...; Tags: FTSE, Northern Rock Plc., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-02-07
Unilever to buy Russian icecream maker Inmarko: ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands AFP — Anglo-Dutch food group Unilever said Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire Russian icecream maker Inmarko for an undisclosed amount. "The acquisition will further strengthen Unilever’s position as the world’s number one ice cream business," the company said in a statement. Inmarko...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, Investment, Manufacturing, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-02-04
UNILEVER EYES ON CHINA'S HIGH-END SKINCARE MARKET: AsiaInfo Services 02-21-2008 Unilever Eyes on China's High-end Skincare Market BEIJING, Feb 21, 2008 SinoCast via COMTEX -- Consumer product maker Unilever recently invited Chinese actress Tang Wei as the latest image for its Pond's skincare prod AsiaInfo Services 02-21-2008 ...; Tags: Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-02-21
Rain cloud with a silver lining: handheld ice creams took a bath this summer. Thank goodness the market had its tubs: The picture of a Unilever ice cream storage facility submerged in water has to be one of the abiding memories of the wettest summer on record. As the River Avon burst its banks, Unilever's nearby Gloucester manufacturing plant also suspended production for two-and-a-half weeks due to the quality of the...; Tags: Ben & Jerry, Handhelds, HARDWARE, Unilever PLC, Wall; Research articles 2007-12-15
Hoare Lea: Paul McCunn ACAM has been appointed finance director of Hoare Lea, an award-winning firm of consulting engineers. He has previously worked for Unilever, Deloitte and KPMG Consulting and he speaks on behalf of CIMA on enterprise governance and the CIMA Strategic Scorecard.; Tags: consulting, Deloitte LLP, KPMG Consulting Inc., Outsourcing, Unilever PLC; Research articles 2007-12-01
Unilever shakes up its structure.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Unilever Group reshuffles its executives)(Brief article): For the first time since its formation in 1930, Unilever has no English or Dutch representatives in its executive management team. For the first time since its formation in 1930, Unilever has no English or Dutch representatives in its executive management team.; Tags: Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-03-07
Unilever is purchasing Inmarko, a leading Russian ice cream maker: Unilever is purchasing Inmarko, a leading Russian ice cream maker. The acquisition will further strengthen Unilever's position as the world's number one ice cream business. It will also strengthen Unilever's portfolio and competitive position in Russia, one of its priority countries, the companies said in a joint press release. The...; Tags: Unilever PLC; Research articles 2008-03-01
Half of Americans Voice Frustration with Cold, Stick Butter: Recent Country Crock R Survey Reveals Many Consumers' Frustrations with the Daily Fight to Spread Stick Butter on Toast ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Everyday, thousands of innocent pieces of toast are being torn apart by stick butter. More than half (53%) of U.S. adults admit to being annoyed with...; Tags: butter, Harris Interactive, MARKETING, survey, U.S., Unilever PLC; Research articles 2007-11-16