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Unilever Sales Rise on Strong Demand in India, Brazil

The UK multinational’s sales rose more than expected as consumers in emerging markets snapped up its cleaning products and Dove soap, offsetting lacklustre demand in the US.
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Chief executive Fernando Fernandez has been clear Unilever’s focus should be in beauty and wellbeing where he sees far more growth potential. (Shutterstock)

Unilever Plc’s sales rose more than expected as consumers in emerging markets including India snapped up its cleaning products and Dove soap, offsetting lacklustre demand in the US.

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