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CPG Companies Seek Efficiencies and Diversification to Mitigate Tariff Challenges
Retail // April 24, 2025

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are working to add efficiencies and diversify their sourcing as they deal with the effects of current and potential future tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Companies Assess Compliance as EU’s AI Act Takes Effect
Artificial Intelligence // August 01, 2024

The European Union’s AI Act came into force Thursday (Aug. 1), establishing the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and setting new compliance standards for businesses worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

AI Regulations: EU Probes, Unilever Prepares, Utah Innovates
artificial intelligence // July 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation takes center stage as the EU investigates X’s (formerly Twitter) data practices, Unilever adopts a proactive stance and Utah targets mental health chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

From Heineken’s Dumb Phone to T-Pain, ’00s Make a Comeback
Retail // April 20, 2024

From the rise of social networking to a more fractured media landscape to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life, the world looks very different now than it did in the ’00s, and brands are seizing on the opportunity to harken back to...

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Why Brands Are Bringing Their A-Game to Discount Retailers

June 22, 2023
Who said quality had to be expensive? As the stigma around shopping at dollar stores fades and the demand for affordable alternatives and replicas increases, brands and retailers are becoming more inclined to provide top-notch products at discounted prices. And this shift in attitude extends well beyond just food and encompasses beauty and fashion as […]

Food Manufacturers’ Global Price Hikes Set to Slam Small Business Grocers

February 08, 2023
Smaller grocers are again caught between consumers and prices as major brands pass on their commodities costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Ice Cream Trucks Get High-Tech Digital Payments Upgrade

May 30, 2022
The digital shift is leaving no aspect of food commerce untouched, with even the ice cream truck seeing tech-enabled updates from the century-old model we all know and love. Get...

Mastercard And Unilever’s Micro-Lending Has Macro Results For Kenyan SMBs

May 07, 2018
Building, sustaining and growing a small business isn’t easy in the best of circumstances. Even in a developed economy, margins are narrow, and tough decisions must be made daily, if...

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CPG Companies Seek Efficiencies and Diversification to Mitigate Tariff Challenges

April 24, 2025
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are working to add efficiencies and diversify their sourcing as they deal with the effects of current and potential future tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Unilever Sells Q-Tips and Other Brands to Yellow Wood

December 18, 2023
Unilever is set to sell Q-Tips and a number of its other personal care and beauty brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Unilever Resurrects Plan to Unload Q-Tips and Other Brands

September 20, 2023
Unilever could reportedly sell off some of its beauty and personal care brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Unilever Says Inflation Past Peak as Sales Climb

July 25, 2023
Consumer packaged goods giant Unilever believes inflation has reached its peak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...