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India's largest consumer companies are preparing another round of price increases across products including toothpaste, tires, and paint. Higher commodity costs linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are pushing firms to act ahead of the festival season.
7:00 PMBloomberg Markets
P&G CEO Shailesh Jejurikar said the convergence of retail and media has made stronger retailer relationships, digital commerce, and access to data critical to winning consumer attention.
4:35 PMConsumer Goods TechnologyIris Ventures has taken a minority stake in Krème, an organic French skin care brand focused on ultra-sensitive skin. The brand uses probiotic ingredients to support and balance the skin microbiome.
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India's largest consumer companies are preparing another round of price increases across products including toothpaste, tires, and paint. Higher commodity costs linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are pushing firms to act ahead of the festival season.
A second consecutive quarter of price increases would show that cost pressure is moving beyond
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The pricing decisions of India's biggest brands could determine whether commodity shocks become a wider consumer-inflation problem.
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P&G CEO Shailesh Jejurikar said the convergence of retail and media has made stronger retailer relationships, digital commerce, and access to data critical to winning consumer attention.
P&G is treating retailers as both distribution partners and media platforms, shifting marketing strategy toward
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The retail shelf and the advertising screen are merging, making retailer access and data central to CPG growth.
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Iris Ventures has taken a minority stake in Krème, an organic French skin care brand focused on ultra-sensitive skin. The brand uses probiotic ingredients to support and balance the skin microbiome.
The investment gives investor backing to a narrowly defined but expanding skin care segment built
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Investor interest is shifting toward clinically framed, sensitive-skin products with pharmacy credibility and microbiome narratives.
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5:24 PMWWDWestman Atelier has introduced a $69 liquid foundation formulated with exosome technology and skin care ingredients. The launch marks a major product milestone for the Gucci Westman-cofounded brand.
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The article presents hair-dryer options designed for different types of curly hair. It also covers blow-dry brushes and hybrid tools that combine drying, styling, and straightening functions.
The product range reflects a market shifting from one-size-fits-all dryers toward tools tailored to curl
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Curly-hair consumers have more specialized styling options, while manufacturers can capture demand through higher-value multifunctional tools.
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Westman Atelier has introduced a $69 liquid foundation formulated with exosome technology and skin care ingredients. The launch marks a major product milestone for the Gucci Westman-cofounded brand.
The launch pushes complexion makeup further into skin care and biotech positioning, while keeping the
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Prestige makeup is increasingly competing through skin care credentials, not just shade range or finish.
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