P&G: Innovation ‘sits at the heart’ of business growth
Innovation is the “primary enabler” of pricing for the consumer goods giant and remains a crucial component of its business growth despite being flat in its most recent quarter.
P&G on how it achieves ‘fundamental’ mission of growing its brands’ categories
Niamh CarrollWith many category-leading brands like Fairy, Ariel and Pampers in its portfolio, growing categories is vital for Procter & Gamble. The company combines consumer insight, innovation, advertising and distribution to grow its highly penetrated brands and their respective markets.
P&G CFO: ‘Ever-repeating’ cycle of innovation drives growth regardless of backdrop
Niamh CarrollProcter & Gamble’s chief financial officer hailed the company’s pipeline for innovation, expressing confidence that this would help its market-leading brands grow categories, regardless of the economic situation.
A model for ‘distinctive growth’: Inside Diageo’s innovation strategy
Charlotte RogersTwo decades into its premiumisation strategy, Diageo believes a balanced approach to innovation has helped the drinks giant become an “in-culture brand builder”.
Ben & Jerry’s founders call for brand to be ‘freed’ after being ‘silenced by Unilever’
Grace GollaschThe co-founders are calling for independence from a new ice cream division spun out of Unilever to enable Ben & Jerry’s to “honour its mission”.
An effectiveness case for designing distinctive online shopping experiences
Dave JonesEcommerce sites often stick to boring templates, but there’s clear evidence for the commercial benefits of making them stand out from the crowd.
CPG innovation down 20% across Europe, study finds
Emily ManockDespite falling sales, the UK remains one of the leaders of innovation in consumer packaged goods across Europe.
How Boots took its healthcare marketing on a ‘transformative journey’
Amrit VirdiBoots’ new behaviour change campaign is aimed at getting consumers to see the retailer as the first port of call for their healthcare needs.