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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 29Reckitt Sales Rise on China, India Demand for Dettol and Durex
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 29Summary
- Reckitt reported higher sales, with growth driven by stronger demand for Dettol and Durex in emerging markets including China and India.
- China and India were the key engines of the increase, underscoring how consumer demand in emerging markets is supporting the company’s top line.
- Dettol and Durex stood out as the main contributors, giving Reckitt a lift from health and hygiene as well as sexual wellness products.
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Why are Dettol and Durex outperforming in emerging markets, and how much of Reckitt’s sales rise comes from digital speed in China? Reckitt says growth is broad-based, but are trusted brands alone enough to sustain sales as competition and reputational risks rise?