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Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China

British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ woman

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Dettol apologises after advert promoting clean-up of ‘toxic men’ sparks backlash in China

Social media users denounce ‘trashy advertisement’ by British hygiene brand that is ‘toxic to people's minds’

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Gross to creepy in ads that drew most viewer complaints

Zombies are OK in advertising land but the middle finger is not, according to the year-end list of commercials that drew the most viewer complaints.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

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When ads shock: subtle ways that disgust can shape our buying habits

Whether it’s a hungry child in a war zone or a polar bear on a shrinking raft of ice, we’re all familiar with shocking images in advertising. Companies use them to confront us with difficult emotions or go against societal norms as a means of grabbing our attention. Dettol, for…

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

Sarah Beeny shares the small affordable luxury she keeps in her kitchen– ‘It's more for the eyes'

We've been persuaded to add one to our kitchen ASAP

Ideal Home · May 16, 2024

Morrisons lowers price of hundreds of products - from sirloin steaks to fruit and vegetables

The lower prices will apply to fresh produce as well as cupboard essentials from Monday and will remain in place for eight weeks

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

Morrisons slashes price of over 800 items to help with living costs

From store cupboard staples to steaks, the brand is slashing the price of hundreds of items

Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023

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Morrisons makes major change to hundreds of products that may impact weekly shop

Shoppers may want to check their receipts after their food shop to see if there's a difference

Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2023

Reckitt CEO steps down to return to US after remarkable three year stint at helm of halo brand Dettol

Laxman Narasimham was a proud advocate of the Hull heritage and held a deeply personal allegiance to the wonder product

Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022

Double-digit price hikes help Heinz and Reckitt deliver sales jump

Dettol maker says customers willing to accept increases on branded items, and that further rises on the way

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Dettol demand drives Reckitt on to further growth

Half year results for Hull-founded firm show predicted retention has become a result as productivity programme also delivers

Birmingham Post · Jul 27, 2022

Dettol's platinum jubilee toasted as Reckitt adds Durex for Commonwealth Games partnership

Hand sanitising and sexual health catered for at Birmingham Commonwealth Games after easing fears of crowds for Queen's celebration

Birmingham Post · Jun 15, 2022

Dettol and Durex maker Reckitt joins list of firms upping prices

FTSE giant’s increases echoes those of Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022

Right royal appointment for Reckitt as Dettol partners with Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Professional solutions division of Hull's market-leading sanitiser brand to help keep celebrations as Covid safe a possible

Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2022

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Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2022

Tragic tale of childhood Dettol inspiration behind arrival of Humber's new unifier for a clean economy

Laxman Narasimhan felt compelled to join Reckitt after super-brand's role in family health - now he's charged with Humber's fortunes

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Uniqlo says it has no plans to close stores in Russia because clothes are a 'necessity'

Cadbury owner Mondelez, Dettol maker Reckitt and Dunhill and Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco (BAT) are also among brands continuing to trade in Russia

Glasgow Live · Feb 17, 2022

KitKat, Durex and Dettol warn of price increase amid rising inflation rates

Brands such as KitKat, Durex and Dettol are reportedly set to hike up their prices amid an increase in inflation rates according to the BBC. It comes as the country is facing in increase already in their food and energy bills.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Durex on the rise as lockdowns ease but Dettol sales fall for Reckitt

The consumer goods firm also said Lemsip and Strepsil sales are back up after a weak 2020 when restrictions saw cold and flu levels drop.

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