Another Mattel investor pushes for potential sale
Ariel Investments wants the toy company to explore strategic alternatives, which could also include a divestiture of assets or a merger.
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Waitrose invests £20m to cut the cost of 370 products
Waitrose is lowering the price of 370 products by an average of 11 per cent, across fresh food, store cupboard staples, and household products. There are reductions of 20 per…
Ikea UK invests £54m to cut prices on 435 products
Retailer introduces lower prices on household 'favourites' alongside more than 1,000 in-store offers through the end of 2026
McBride announces manufacturing partnership with Vestacy
European FMCG manufacturer McBride has announced the acquisition of two manufacturing facilities as part of a long-term agreement with global home care company Vestacy. Vestacy is…
Henkel is optimistic after a strong first half of the year
Henkel has had a strong first half-year: despite weak consumer confidence, the German multinational is seeing growth in the hair care and laundry detergent categories and is…
Persil-Maker Henkel Raises Organic Growth Guidance For FY 2026
Henkel raised its full-year sales outlook after strong H1 organic growth, driven by positive pricing and volumes across both business units.
Dunelm delivers steady growth as digital sales near half of Q4 revenue
Dunelm has reported a solid finish to FY26, with total-year sales rising 3.1% to £1.83 billion. The company says this reflects its investment in its digital capabilities. The post…