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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Reports Q2 US$5 Billion Sales, Adjusts 2025 Guidance
Colgate-Palmolive reported stable second-quarter earnings growth with a slight year-over-year net income increase and a modest rise in earnings per share, despite a decrease in first-half total sales. The company's stock experienced a 5% decline over the last week, amid a broader market downturn influenced by investor reactions to new tariffs and a weak jobs report. These external economic factors likely contributed to Colgate-Palmolive's stock performance, despite its stable corporate results and cautious sales growth expectations for 2025, which are impacted by foreign exchange and a strategic exit from private label pet sales. Colgate-Palmolive has 1 risk we think you should know about. AI is about to change healthcare. These 26 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10b in market cap - there's still time to get in early. Amid a challenging market environment, Colgate-Palmolive's recent stable earnings growth, despite falling sales, underscores its resilience. However, the stock's 5% decline over the past week highlights the market's sensitivity to broader economic issues such as tariffs and employment figures. These factors may cloud the potential revenue and earnings improvements anticipated from Colgate's innovation-centered strategies and category-focused efforts. While the company's renewed focus on premium product launches and supply chain enhancements aims to bolster profit margins, these ambitions could be tempered by the current economic backdrop and regional challenges in markets like China and Latin America. Over a longer-term, five-year horizon, Colgate-Palmolive's total shareholder return, including dividends, sits at 24.20%. While this figure suggests a positive performance, it's crucial to recognize the annual performance discrepancy, where the broader US market saw a return of 16.8% and the Household Products industry experienced a decline of 9.3%. This variance places Colgate-Palmolive in a mixed light when compared to these benchmarks, especially for investors evaluating its long-term appeal. Currently, Colgate's stock trades at US$83.85, reflecting a potential upside of approximately 17.6% from the analyst consensus price target of US$98.53, though individual analyst perspectives range from US$85 to US$108. Considering these factors, investors should assess whether the company's forecasted growth aligns with their expectations and how it might influence its valuation in an evolving market landscape. Assess Colgate-Palmolive's future earnings estimates with our detailed growth reports. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include CL. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Natural Foods Unveils Top Industry Trends to Help Retailers Plan for the Holiday and Winter Selling Season
Trends to watch include the rise of industry disruptors, health and wellness, and private label products More than 30 suppliers were honored in second annual UNFI Circle of Excellence Awards PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During its second Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025 in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the "Company" or "UNFI") brought together more than 3,900 attendees, connecting more than 1,400 retailers and over 750 suppliers. Exhibitors showcased thousands of unique products, spanning the natural, organic, fresh, specialty, and conventional grocery categories. Differentiation that Drives Results During the show, UNFI experts shared the latest industry insights and emerging growth opportunities to help grocers stand out during the upcoming holiday and winter selling season. Top industry trends include*: Promotions are on the rise – Promotional activity has ramped up with one-third of grocery volume focused on deals or value. Private label is gaining popularity – Investment in private label continues with an expected 40% sales growth by 2030. Disruptors are picking up speed – Challenger brands are gaining an edge, generating 27% growth in the food sector last year. Health and wellness brands are booming – Fresh, high-protein and better-for-you options are outpacing the rest of the store. Experiences are essential – Unique assortments and in-store experiences continue to drive traffic and volume for retailers of all sizes. To help customers and suppliers capitalize on these trends, UNFI leaders also highlighted how their Professional Services offerings – including data platforms like Scan Advantage – can make it easier to use consumer insights and analytics for better assortment and promotional planning during high-volume seasons. "UNFI Professional Services has been a game changer for us," said Emily Brown, Store Manager, Catherine's Market. "Scan Advantage gives us the insight we need to align our operations and product mix with seasonal trends and consumer preferences. It helps us stay ahead of what they're looking for, whether it's national brands or ideas we can translate into our house-made bakery and deli offerings." Honoring Outstanding Suppliers At the Holiday and Winter Selling Show, UNFI honored 31 supplier brand partners across 15 unique categories in its second annual Supplier Circle of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize suppliers for excellence in brand performance, category leadership, product innovation, and more. "This year's Supplier Circle of Excellence Award winners represent the best of our industry, and we're proud to recognize their meaningful contributions," said Sandy Douglas, UNFI CEO. "Their leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence in an increasingly competitive market is defining the future of the consumer-packaged goods and grocery retail industries." UNFI recognized the following three companies with the highest Circle of Excellence award, Supplier of the Year: Impact Supplier of the Year – Chobani Broad Market Supplier of the Year – Loisa Supplier of the Year – The Hershey Company "At Chobani, our commitment to our people and our communities runs deep—we live it every day by working with local partners to end hunger," said Marcin Moscicki, Vice President of Sales at Chobani. "Our partnership with UNFI has helped us extend that impact even further, bringing nutritious food to more communities and making a meaningful difference where it's needed most." To see the full list of UNFI's 2025 Supplier Circle of Excellence Award winners, visit the UNFI Newsroom. Sources*: Power of Produce, 2025 NielsenIQ Discover Morgan Stanley "Private Label Tipping Point" J.P. Morgan "U.S. Food Producers" NielsenIQ Better for You SBI Team Analysis and Opinion About UNFI UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit View source version on Contacts For Media: Grace For UNFI Investors: Kristyn -or-Steve
National Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Contract Packaging Association Expands Through Strategic Combination with F4SS as Food / CPG Industries Grapple with Regulatory and Market Transformations
Article content Combined organization creates industry's largest and most comprehensive manufacturer and brand platform amid rapidly evolving CPG landscape Article content HERNDON, Va. — The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) today announced its strategic inclusion of The Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions (F4SS), creating the industry's most powerful resource for food/CPG contract manufacturers and brand owners navigating an increasingly complex CPG environment marked by explosive private label growth, emerging brand proliferation, and evolving regulatory demands. Article content Combined, the two complementary organizations serve hundreds of member companies across the external manufacturing, contract packaging, and brand owner spectrum. The unified platform positions CPA as the definitive authority on external manufacturing relationships in a market projected to reach $130 billion by 2028. Article content Industry Transformation Drives Strategic Combination Article content The move comes as the food/CPG industry experiences unprecedented growth and disruption. Private labels now command 25% of total CPG sales, while emerging brands are reshaping consumer expectations, and regulatory requirements continue tightening around food safety, sustainability, and labeling. Contract manufacturers must simultaneously serve global established brands, fast-growing private label programs, and agile emerging companies—each with distinct operational demands. Article content 'The industry is evolving at breakneck speed,' said Ron Puvak, Executive Director of CPA. 'Private label growth, emerging brand innovation, and shifting consumer preferences require contract manufacturers and brands to be more strategic, more agile, and more connected than ever before. This merger creates the comprehensive platform our members need to thrive in this new reality.' Article content Enhanced Member Value Through Combined Expertise Article content The integration delivers immediate benefits by combining CPA's 30-year legacy in contract packaging with F4SS's specialized expertise in supply chain optimization: Article content Deeper Industry Intelligence: Combined membership base provides unprecedented market visibility across traditional brands, private label operations, and emerging companies Broader Network Access: Unified directory connects contract manufacturers with diverse brand decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies to startup innovators Regulatory Navigation: Enhanced resources help members adapt to evolving food safety, sustainability, and labeling requirements Innovation Acceleration: Joint initiative teams drive faster implementation of technologies needed to serve diverse client bases Article content Addressing Market Complexity Article content F4SS brings critical capabilities in managing complex brand-external manufacturer relationships, including proprietary benchmarking tools that help members optimize operations for everything from high-volume private label contracts to small-batch emerging brand partnerships. Article content 'Our combined membership base represents the full spectrum of today's CPG ecosystem,' said Michele Cerminaro, former F4SS Executive Director, now CPA's Director of Strategic Partnerships. 'This diversity adds tremendous depth and value—members gain insights from private label efficiency experts, emerging brand innovators, and traditional manufacturing leaders all under one platform.' Article content Immediate Integration Benefits Article content Current F4SS members automatically receive full CPA membership benefits, while CPA members gain access to F4SS's strategic sourcing tools and benchmarking resources. The integration will be completed by September 2025. Article content About CPA Article content The new, expanded CPA serves as the premier resource for the contract manufacturing and packaging industry, serving external manufacturers, brands, industry providers, the broader CPG ecosystem through advocacy, education, networking, and strategic research. The organization's flagship event, ENGAGE: The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience, will occur February 24-26, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contacts: Article content Article content Ron Puvak, Executive Director, CPA Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Fox News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Food shoppers ditch big labels for the 'plain box' as experts say you should, too
Generic brands, sometimes referred to as "private label" or "store brands," are increasingly popular today as shoppers face rising food prices in grocery stores. Some consumers believe these brands to be inferior, as the generic items usually cost less than their name-brand counterparts. As a result, they're avoiding such products. But experts say they've noticed a consumer shift toward generic brands as people save money by shopping for these generics. "Don't assume that a fancy label means higher quality," Sylvain Charlebois, a professor and researcher of food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Canada, told Fox News Digital. "Sometimes the plain box is the better deal and the better product." Kyndra Holley, author of the cookbook "Simply Delicious," told Fox News Digital that she uses store-brand ingredients in her cooking "without hesitation." "It's less important than people think," she said. "While there are a few name brands I trust for consistency," she added, "I'm not generally loyal to labels." The food blogger, who lives near Seattle, focuses on budget-friendly grocery shopping advice in her new book and said she believes that preparing great food doesn't have to be "complicated or expensive." Where there may be some small nutritional differences between generic items and their name-brand counterparts, Holley said the "differences are minimal." "Sometimes you'll see a little more sodium or sugar in one over the other, but they're usually comparable or sometimes even identical," she said. "If you know how to season well, balance flavors and cook with intention, you can turn even the most humble pantry staples into a showstopper," she said. Elizabeth Schwab, founding chair of the master of arts behavioral economics program and chair of the business psychology program at The Chicago School, said she's noticed similar consumer behavior when it comes to shopping. "Consumers seem to be embracing generic over name brand in many categories due to a variety of influences, both economic and social," she told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to the Private Label Manufacturers Association for comment. Product shortages during the pandemic encouraged many consumers to try other brands such as generics due to the limited availability of products at the time, according to Schwab. "In many cases, [generics] are made by the same manufacturers." "This worked to expand consumers' awareness of the breadth of choices they had, and they discovered that generic, in certain categories, held little perceptible differences in quality," she said. This is in line with what Charlebois has observed in the industry as well. "People are more price sensitive than ever," he said. Now, Charlebois said, price sensitivity doesn't have to come at the cost of quality. "Some store brands today are virtually indistinguishable from national brands, especially for staples like pasta, canned goods and dairy. In many cases, they're made by the same manufacturers." Holley shared a similar observation, noting that the quality of generic versions has "improved dramatically." "Store brands today often rival – or even surpass – name brands in flavor and texture." "Store brands today often rival – or even surpass – name brands in flavor and texture," she said. "You can find excellent generics for everything from pasta sauce to frozen veggies." For more Lifestyle articles, visit The cookbook author also praised the quality of generic pantry staples like flour, sugar, canned beans, dried pasta and basic spices, saying that the store brand is "often just as good." She advised, "Splurge on ingredients that really impact flavor, like good cheese, oils and vinegars, and butter, to name a few." "These are the flavor makers."
