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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PZ Cussons shakes off Nigerian unrest with lively beauty sales

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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