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Well, washing day was traditionally Monday(tradition long gone!). And Unilever make soap powder etc. So I guess it refers to increased profits from this area of their business. I couldn't open the link, so can't check.
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I like dxb's analysis. Washing Days is being used as a(n) <fill in correct name of rhetorical device here> for the sale of laundry products.
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I remember something in Income Tax instructions about "wash sales" having something to do with the way stock income was to be reported. But since I was not an investor, I don't remember the details, and it would be a pain to look up, but I'll try. Edit It was easier than I expected. Here's URL http://www.turbotax.com/articles/FAQonWashSales.html
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I could open it, Dex, and you're right: Strong sales of washing and laundry brands have boosted profits at consumer goods group Unilever. (Hope you don't mind the new "name"; I just made it up; not altogether sure that I like it, myself. But I'd really like something "prettier" thatn dxb!  ) I admit that the headline by itself had me wondering how someone could wash a day.
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wondering how someone could wash a day
I must admit this interpretation never occurred to me. Wouldn't it be Washing days boosts Unilever profits?
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Dex. Makes me feel like doing a midnight runner.
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Wouldn't it be Washing days boosts Unilever profits? Yepperoonie; I was doing my usual scan-and-run. And, by the way, making a point of referring to Anna's post.
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a midnight runner. Er--you're leaving your wife? Becoming a PI? 
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Dexy's Midnight Runners, you must remember 'Come on Eileen' or perhaps you are too young come to think, try this: http://www.spiritonline.com/dexys/article3.html
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