Consumer Goods

Asko To Acquire Stake In Norway-Based Asian Products Supplier, Mandarinen

Wholesaler Asko has agreed to acquire 17% of the shares in Mandarinen Import & Engros AS (MIE) and 51% in Mandarinen Oslo AS (MO).

How Unilever’s Troubles In Indonesia Are Helping Local Brands

A boycott against Unilever and other multinationals operating in Israel has worsened the global consumer company's loss of market share in Indonesia.

Italian Grocery Retail Market Recovers In 2024, Study Finds

The grocery retail market in Italy is showing signs of recovery in 2024, with increased sales volume and value, according to data published by GS1 Italy an...

Some 88% Of Manufacturers Have Experienced Supply Or Production Challenges In the Past Year

Some 88% of FMCG manufacturers have experienced sourcing, supply or production challenges in the past year, according to the latest European Consumer Goods...

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87% Of Spanish Retailers Expect To See Growth In Value Sales This Year

Some 87% of Spanish retailers and 72% of consumer goods manufacturers expect to close the year with an increase in value sales, new research from AECOC has...

Procter & Gamble Revamps Marketing, Doubles Down On China’s TikTok

Procter & Gamble has been revamping its marketing and line-up of influencers on fast-growing Chinese shopping app Douyin in recent months.

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Global Companies Boost Hiring Towards Year End, Survey Finds

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthc...

What Is China’s Singles Day And How Is It Celebrated?

Black Friday? No. Cyber Monday? Nope. Prime Day? Absolutely not. The world's biggest shopping event happens in China each year - and it's called Singles Da...