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Type of waterproof boot

Unilever sells Welly first-aid brand amid portfolio streamlining

Unilever has sold its Welly first-aid brand to private-equity firm Forward Consumer Partners, with financial terms undisclosed. The divestiture advances Unilever’s effort to streamline its portfolio and focus on core, higher-growth businesses; Welly co-founder Eric Ryan will remain involved as an adviser and board member.

Business · 10 sources · Oct 20, 2026Read it

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A Wellington boot, gumboot, rubber boot, rain boot, rainboot, or welly for short, is a type of waterproof boot made of rubber.

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