Selection Of The Product
The Product chosen by me is Dove
Company is Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
Company Profile
HUL is India’s largest FMCG Company with a span of over 75 years. Having 35 brands spanning 20 distinct categories such as soaps, shampoos, detergents, cosmetics, toothpastes, skin care, deodorants, tea, coffee, ice cream, packaged foods and water purifiers, the Company is a part of the daily life of millions of consumers across India. Over 16,000 employees and annual turnover of around Rs.19, 401 crores (financial year 2010 - 2011). HUL is a subsidiary of Unilever and leading supplier of fast moving consumer goods with powerful local hold in more than 100 countries all over the world with annual sales of about €44 billion for 2011. Unilever has about 52% shareholding with HUL.
Particulars | Total Numbers | Comments | Brands | More than 35 | Well established brands catering to various market Segments | Products | More than 250 | Huge umbrella of product family and product line | Direct retail coverage | 600,000 | Includes both on and off premise outlets | Household reach | 80% | Every 2 in 3 Indian uses HUL product | Shelf availability | 84% across India | Very deep market reach of |
Dove
Dove’s started off in the US in 1957; is leading brand of Unilever globally. Dove is marketed in 80 countries worldwide with a range of products from lotions, body washes, skin care and moisturising creams. Dove hair care range was brought to consumers in 1998 in Europe and in 2003 in North America.
HUL launched the Dove hair care range in May, 2007 which included shampoos, conditioners, and revitalizing masks. Dove became the fastest growing shampoo brand in the country in a short period of time of around 13 months. The range claims to deliver the moisture promise of Dove. It has a specific formulation of chemicals which are mild and soft to the skin composition. Dove enjoys a star position for damage