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Consumer goods group’s shares rise after Nelson Peltz stake revealed
Move to sell directly to small kiosks that dominate market threatens traditional distributors
Arrival of Nelson Peltz’s group comes as UK consumer giant under pressure from investors after failed £50bn bid
Consumer goods group faces biggest crisis in years as it seeks to correct faltering strategy
Margin reset treatments are painful — this is a stock for the very patient
Top shareholder urges executives to improve business rather than chase big acquisitions
Top-10 investor Flossbach ‘would strongly oppose’ a deal for consumer business
US tech group’s bid wiped $20bn from the Japanese company’s valuation in a day
Rating agency says group risks losing A status that it is determined to retain
UK pharma company may still prefer to list its consumer health unit but the bar for success is now higher
Consumer group’s shares fall as investors and analysts express doubts about acquisition
Whether or not it buys GSK’s consumer health unit, the company is on the hunt for a big acquisition
Investors push for higher price or spin-off after rejecting Unilever’s £50bn offer
The division jointly owned by Pfizer is due to be spun off in London listing later this year
The consumer goods group would probably have to go higher to win, shouldering heavy debts
Shares are only slightly higher than when consumer goods group fought off a bid from Kraft Heinz
Any buyer of the UK high street chain should quickly find ways to improve its fortunes
Public display of climate and social credentials comes at cost to the business, claims fund manager
CEO of world’s biggest maker tries rubber gloves to boost bottom line
2021 was a good year for the luxury goods sector. Analysts forecast this year will be even better
From seasonal colour-coding to see-through bags: the experts’ tips on keeping clothes tidy and in top condition
Sales and shares of the country’s homegrown brands have further left to run
Sale to Swedish group Karo Pharma is part of UK company’s bid to focus on higher-growth areas
Boss of luxury business says market is ‘very challenging’ for independent companies
Original drawings for Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus timepieces will be auctioned in the spring
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