Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $ 3.7bn ( £2.3bn ) . Alberto Culver is US-based consumer goods company with famous haircare brands . The drive to access this fast-growing category prompted Reckitt to purchase SSL International , the maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footcare , in July for £1.5bn ( $ 2.3bn ) . Comment: Alberto Culver group employs 2,700 people and has operations in nine countries .
Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $ 3.7bn ( £2.3bn ) . Alberto Culver is US-based consumer goods company with famous haircare brands . Comment: Alberto Culver group employs 2,700 people and has operations in nine countries .