Even a glimmer of reflected glory is worth competing for
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw
World’s biggest beauty group says conditions in Asian country remain ‘challenging’
Recent evidence suggests that even consumers with high disposable incomes are starting to feel the pinch
Damages of $495mn awarded after lawsuit against rival over premature infant formula puts pressure on consumer group
A focus on ‘power brands’ is the new mantra for conglomerates once known for their heft
Nestlé downgrades full-year sales outlook as consumer goods groups struggle amid a cost of living crisis
Second-quarter performance adds to French luxury group’s woes as top brand Gucci continues to struggle
Weaker than expected profits add to investor concerns about demand in China and industry outlook
Group’s promised plans at least give shareholders the hope of upside to come
Household goods group to review infant formula business and put consumer brand portfolio up for sale
FTSE 100 consumer group’s Mead Johnson unit hit by US litigation over baby formula death
Bain is selling a stake in deal that values Bugaboo at several hundred million pounds
Model was promoting shoes linked with 1972 Olympics during which 11 Israeli team members were killed in terror attack
Thom Browne and German sportswear brand in fresh logo battle
Franco-Italian group adds US brand to portfolio in first foray outside eyewear and lenses
German sportswear brand increases profit outlook for second time in three months
Shareholders including activist Nelson Peltz are pressuring consumer giant to boost growth
Britain’s largest bicycle maker wanted long-term investors to help it pay down debt rather than increase leverage
US-listed pharmacy group’s problems have been exacerbated by its struggle to move into healthcare
Thierry Andretta is leaving the British luxury brand with immediate effect
Vacuum cleaner maker moves to axe 1,000 jobs as part of global restructuring
The world’s largest sportswear maker is in crisis as its sneakers lose some of their cultural cachet
Group hopes successful recall and replacement of unsafe models will lead to brand’s survival
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price rises are reaching outer limits of the strategy
