PZ Cussons shakes off Nigerian unrest with lively beauty sales

Published: 2-Oct-2014
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The company acknowledges its Nigerian sales exposure, particularly in the north of the country, remains a worry

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Original Source maker PZ Cussons claims its beauty division has performed robustly across the UK, US and Australia, with Kate Moss, St Tropez front woman, boosting sales. However in a trading update, PZ Cussons acknowledges its Nigerian sales exposure, particularly in the north of the country, remains a worry.“

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