date:May 23, 2014
lution of this disposal strategy to be offset by the enhancement of acquisitions in (home and personal care) markets for it to be a success over the long term, Thompson said.
Unilever has been vocal about its desire to focus more on personal care brands, which enjoy higher margins and growth in emerging markets.
Food is in the doldrums in mature markets, one consumer analyst said.
Thursday's deal also marks another step in the simplification of Unilever, with the company created by the 1929 m