British multinational consumer goods company, London-based, born from Margarine Unie and Lever Brothers merger in 1930.
Unilever has reported stronger half-year results, with sales up 0.5% and profit gains led by beauty and home care. The group expects full-year sales growth of 4-6% and 3% underlying volume growth as it advances a planned food joint venture with McCormick.
Non-sponsor brands are driving cultural moments at the World Cup, surpassing official sponsors in engagement and influencing ad strategies across the U.S., Canada and Mexico-hosted tournament. Non-sponsors leverage real-time trends and creative campaigns, while official sponsors maintain traditional visibility.
The Independent reports SharkNinja has banned AI-generated content featuring its products in TikTok’s AI Video Maker under its affiliate No AI-Generated Content policy. Rare Beauty and others participate in TikTok Shop’s affiliate program, with disclosures required for AI-generated posts. The move appears as TikTok Shop expands, driven by affiliates who earn commissions and the growth of AI-enabled promotional tools.
Investors have continued to dump AI-related stocks amid rising borrowing in the AI sector. Asian markets fall as Samsung, SK Hynix and Nvidia slide; Apple overtakes Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.