Growth of leading brands improved in the second quarter and with a strong marketing program, Unilever executives expect a further increase in the second half year. Sales of leading brands rose 4.4% during the quarter. Executives said these brands now represent 88% of the company’s business. This, together with a robust increase in profitability, enables Unilever to raise its earnings outlook for the full year.“We have now reached the mid-point in the ‘Path to Growth’ stra...