SOMETHING about COVID-19 stinks, and it's not just the isolation, according to consumer goods giant, Unilever.
Although people have placed a fresh emphasise on hand-hygiene as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus, the same cannot be said when it comes to the rest of their bodies.
The group which owns a variety of personal grooming brands including Dove and Lynx has reported a significant decline in deodorant sales in recent months, as measures to reduce infection rates have slashed opportunities to socialise.
"Lockdowns in our markets and reduced personal care occasions amidst restricted living, led to lower demand for skin care, deodorants and hair care, which each saw volume and price decline," the company said in an investor update yesterday.
However, it was not all bad news for Unilever, with its ice-cream brands, Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, seeing a 26% surge in sales in the Jun quarter, while other home and hand hygiene products both experienced double-digit growth in the period.
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