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Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons grows profits after cost cuts

The business said it had trimmed down its portfolio during the past year to strengthen its balance sheet.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Higher prices and record Christmas gifting bolster sales for PZ Cussons

The Manchester-based maker of labels including Imperial Leather and Carex reported revenue growth for each of its ten largest brands.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

PZ Cussons scraps plans to sell African arm

The Imperial and Carex maker said offers for the African business failed to recognise the value of the portfolio.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

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PZ Cussons back in profit but admits ‘more to do’ in revamp

The Carex and Imperial Leather firm swung to a £6.5 million pre-tax profit for the year to May 31, against losses of £95.9 million the previous year.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

PZ Cussons pulls out of auctioning off self-tanning brand St Tropez

The Manchester-based group said it was confident in the future of the brand within its portfolio.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

PZ Cussons narrows profit guidance and sells stake in Nigerian palm oil firm

The London-listed firm said its profit outlook has been impacted by £2 million of new packaging recycling costs.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Our beauty team selects 15 covetable buys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From chic La Mer lip balm to iconic Elemis Marine Cream, these are the prettiest-in-pink products supporting Breast Cancer charities this October...

Woman & Home · Oct 12, 2024

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‘They carry dreams’: Brown boxes of love, sent from the Gulf to India

Kerala migrant workers send cherished gifts – Tiger Balm, Axe Oil, Imperial bar soap – and connect with their families.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024

People shocked to discover true purpose of Imperial Leather label that doesn't fade

It turns out that the branding label on the popular bars of soap is there for good reason.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

People left gobsmacked by real purpose of Imperial Leather label that doesn't wear away

People are only just realising what the label on Imperial Leather soap is there for, as the debate has raged for years over why the small label never wears away

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

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