Vanish owner Reckitt eyes further growth

Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser today reported a 22% hike in second-quarter profits and outlined a raft of household brand product launches.

The Vanish-to-Cillit Bang firm posted pre-tax profits of £315m (€326m) for the three months to June 30 against £258 million a year earlier and said first half comparable sales were up 10% thanks to investment in its “power brands”.