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In Q2, Walmart managed inflation and inventory levels
Weeks after lowering sales guidance, Walmart delivered reasonable sales growth amid heightened inventory levels.
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Lancaster Colony reports a poor Q3, but it has good problems
Lancaster Colony, the company behind Marzetti’s salad dressing, had a poor Q3. A closer look shows that most of its problems are good problems to have.
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Kellogg Co. raises sales guidance, hypes cereal
Kellogg Co. raised its sales guidance for the year after customers ignored regular price hikes. How attractive is cereal? According to management, very.
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Led by advertising efficiencies, P&G post another solid quarter
P&G, one of the world’s best marketers, is becoming even more efficient. The Q4 2022 results showed how efficient marketing spend is fending off private label competition.
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Mondelez raises guidance after fantastic Q2
Mondelez raised sales guidance after a fantastic Q2 of 2022. The future looks rosy, assuming the company can sell in price increases outside of America.
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No price rollbacks. Coca-Cola says high prices are here to stay.
Coca-Cola management told investors that higher prices are here to stay.
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Conagra Brands plans more price increases despite losing volume for four straight quarters
Despite four straight quarters of volume decline Conagra Brands, the company behind Slim Jims and Birds Eye frozen foods, announced additional price increases. Here’s their strategy.
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Kroger and the return of private label
In Q1 of 2022, private label sales at Kroger grew 6.3%–outpacing all national brands. Many credit inflation, but don’t forget about CPG promotional strategies.
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Is the Hershey Company about to face private label competition?
The Hershey Company has generated huge profits, partially because it is immune from private labels. Do remarks from a small chain reveal a coming showdown?
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Trade-up, trade-down, Campbell Soup Company has consumers covered
Campbell Soup Company had a solid third quarter after price increases generated almost a double-digit increase in sales. They key? Control at all price points.