Procter Gamble news and trends

Shoppers Strain Under Burden of Ongoing CPG Price Hikes
Retail // April 16, 2024

As leading consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands continue to raise their prices slowly but persistently, shoppers who are on the fence are looking for more affordable options. According to a Reuters report Monday (April 15), Procter & Gamble is finally expecting its price increase contribution to...

CPGs Use Guacamole and Super Bowl to Trot Out AI-Powered Consumer Experiences
artificial intelligence // February 06, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the consumer-packaged goods arena in a big way, giving consumers more touchpoints and engagement with household brands. In fact, AI is even playing in the Super Bowl. Expect to see AI deployed in several Super Bowl commercials and marketing initiatives...

P&G: Inflation Isn’t Keeping US Consumers From Buying More Expensive Brand Names
Retail // January 23, 2024

It turns out Procter & Gamble, the company which makes household staples like Tide detergent, Bounty paper towels, and Crest toothpaste, made more money last quarter because it raised prices on its household items, showing that even with inflation, people are still buying the company’s...

P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation
Earnings // October 18, 2023

Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant known for brands like Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, announced first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Wednesday (Oct. 18), reporting net sales of $21.9 billion, an increase of 6% from the prior year. According to Jon...

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CPGs Use Guacamole and Super Bowl to Trot Out AI-Powered Consumer Experiences

February 06, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the consumer-packaged goods arena in a big way, giving consumers more touchpoints and engagement with household brands. In fact, AI is even playing in the Super Bowl. Expect to see AI deployed in several Super Bowl commercials and marketing initiatives around the big event. The latest new in this area […]

P&G: Inflation Isn’t Keeping US Consumers From Buying More Expensive Brand Names

January 23, 2024
It turns out Procter & Gamble, the company which makes household staples like Tide detergent, Bounty paper towels, and Crest toothpaste, made more money last quarter because it raised prices...

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. Shoppers globally are expected to pay even more for branded food items in...

Why It’s Time To Stop Making FX The Corporate Earnings Scapegoat

August 24, 2018
Consider it the new normal. Consider it a rollercoaster ride. Consider it a reason to drink, down antacids or aspirin, or crawl under the covers and imagine white sandy beaches...

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P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation

October 18, 2023
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant known for brands like Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, announced first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on Wednesday (Oct. 18), reporting net sales of $21.9 billion, an increase of 6% from the prior year. According to Jon Moeller, chairman of the board, president and CEO, the company’s […]

Procter & Gamble Says Consumers Not Trading Down Despite Higher Prices

July 28, 2023
Consumers are generally not trading down to generic brands of everyday items, despite rising prices. Procter & Gamble — the maker of brands like Crest, Tide and Pampers — said Friday (July 28) during its quarterly earnings call...

Price Hike Decisions Becoming ‘More Difficult’ for Procter & Gamble

February 23, 2023
Procter & Gamble’s CFO says the company is at something of a price increase crossroads. Speaking at an industry conference Thursday (Feb. 23), Andre Schulten said the consumer packaged goods...

P&G’s Personal Cleansing Segment Sees 30+ Pct Growth Amid Pandemic

October 20, 2020
The Procter & Gamble Company reported on Tuesday (Oct. 20) that organic sales in its beauty segment rose 7 percent compared to a year prior, with personal cleansing growing more...