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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

Everyday’s a ‘battle’ for sales, says 142-year-old firm betting on TikTok Shop

Chief executive Jonathan Myers said PZ Cussons has to ‘battle every day to win every purchase’.

Evening Standard · Feb 16

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

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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

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

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Nigeria currency slump to hit finances at Imperial Leather and Carex soap maker PZ Cussons

The company also owns beauty brands including St Tropez and Sanctuary Spa

Birmingham Post · Jun 27, 2023

Price rises at Carex, Imperial Leather and Original Source owner PZ Cussons help profits jump

PZ Cussons has also stuck to its full-year guidance

Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023

Original Source, Carex and Imperial Leather owner makes £325m climate commitment

PZ Cussons wants to achieve B Corp certification, reduce virgin plastic packaging and carbon emissions

Birmingham Post · Nov 14, 2022

Original Source, Carex and Imperial Leather maker in £20m pledge to transform business

The company will fund the investment buy selling off 'non-core assets'

Birmingham Post · Sep 22, 2022

Boohoo, Auto Trader and In The Style: The nine latest North West deals

BusinessLive rounds up the latest North West deals

Birmingham Post · Mar 25, 2022

Carex, Original Source and Imperial Leather maker buys baby and child personal care brand Childs Farm for almost £40m

PZ Cussons has an 'agreed path to full ownership' by the end of May 2025.

Birmingham Post · Mar 21, 2022

Brits ditching hand sanitiser for fake tan as Covid threat recedes, says PZ Cussons

Consumer goods business PZ Cussons said sales of hygiene products like its Carex soaps and hand sanitisers have slipped in recent months, while beauty products like St Tropez fake tan are seeing a turnaround in sales

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2022

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