Welcome to our dedicated page for Unilever news (Ticker: UL), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Unilever stock.
Unilever plc (UL) generates a wide range of news and disclosures that reflect its role as a global consumer goods company. Company communications highlight activity across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition and Ice Cream, giving investors and observers insight into how its brand portfolio and operations evolve over time.
Recent North American news has covered sustainability and decarbonization projects, such as a major initiative to reduce carbon emissions at four U.S. ice cream factories producing Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Magnum, Breyers and other brands. That project, selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program for award negotiations, involves replacing natural gas boilers with electric boilers and industrial heat pumps using waste heat recovery. Another news item describes Unilever’s participation in a collaboration with Alcoa and Ball Corporation to introduce ELYSIS carbon-free aluminum into personal and home care packaging.
Unilever news also includes brand and marketing partnerships, for example the announcement that its personal care brands Axe, Degree, Dove and Dove Men+Care were named Official Sponsors of CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024™, with planned retail, digital and in-stadium activations. Portfolio transactions feature in releases from Yellow Wood Partners describing the acquisition of Suave’s North American brands and the carve-out and subsequent acquisition of Elida Beauty from Unilever.
Operational and product quality updates appear in the form of voluntary recalls, such as the 2024 recall of certain Popsicle Jolly Rancher single-serve frozen confection products due to potential undeclared milk and the 2023 recall of select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products due to potential undeclared egg. These notices provide details on affected products, lot codes and consumer guidance.
By following UL news, readers can track Unilever’s sustainability initiatives, brand portfolio changes, marketing partnerships, product safety actions and other developments that may be relevant to understanding the company’s ongoing activities.
Dollar Shave Club (DSC), part of Unilever, has launched its largest ad campaign, "We Got You," aimed at addressing real grooming problems men face. The campaign features a series of humorous spots showcasing DSC's innovative products, including the new 6 Blade vs 4 Blade Razor Starter Set. This initiative marks a significant evolution for DSC as it emphasizes its omnichannel presence, making its products available at various retail locations. CEO Jason Goldberger highlighted the brand's commitment to understanding customer needs while promoting its redesigned product line.
The Board of Dollar Shave Club has appointed Jason Goldberger as CEO effective Jan. 19, 2021, succeeding founder Michael Dubin, who transitions to a special advisor role. Goldberger, with extensive leadership experience from companies like Sur La Table and Target, is expected to drive growth as DSC enters its omnichannel era. The leadership change comes at a time when DSC strengthens its product offerings and retail presence, having recently redesigned its brand and expanded into mass retail channels.