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Henkel Sees Slower Start to 2026 on Weak Customer Sentiment, Middle East Uncertainty

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker Henkel said on Wednesday it expects a slower ‌start to 2026 due to persistently weak consumer sentiment and uncertainties linked to the war in Iran.
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Henkel's consumer brands include Schwarzkopf, Got2b and the recently acquired Not Your Mother's. (Henkel)

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker

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