TOKYO -- Japanese consumer goods giant Kao is considering sell-offs of certain cosmetics brands, as mounting financial headwinds pressure the group to pare its extensive portfolio.
Sprawling Japanese consumers goods group envisions leaner cosmetics business

Kao is tackling major reforms as its net profit heads toward a fifth year of decline in 2023. (Source photos by Nikkei, Kao)
TOKYO -- Japanese consumer goods giant Kao is considering sell-offs of certain cosmetics brands, as mounting financial headwinds pressure the group to pare its extensive portfolio.