Unilever Extends Dove Into OTC Sanitizer Space And Its Hygiene Product Sales Increase 19%
Executive Summary
Growing consumer demand for OTC hand sanitizers driven by the pandemic prompted Unilever to extend its iconic soap brand Dove into the antibacterial market with a hand sanitizer line promoted also to moisturize skin.
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