🇫🇷 French brands owned by British companies 🇬🇧
11 brands that originated in France are owned today by 8 companies headquartered in the United Kingdom, led by Unilever, Chanel and Diageo.
Unilever (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | Deodorant & antiperspirant | — | — |
| Cif | Surface & bathroom cleaners | — | — |
| Royco | Soup | — | — |
Chanel (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel | Luxury fashion & leather goods | — | — |
| Chanel No. 5 | Fragrance | — | — |
Diageo (1)
JD Sports (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courir | General merchandise own brands | 2024 | — |
Imperial Brands (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauloises | Cigarettes | 2008 | — |
Admiral (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'olivier Assurance | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Future (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Claire (UK) | Newspapers & magazines | — | — |
Reckitt (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veet | Shaving & razors | — | — |