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Target's Balancing Act: Thriving in a World of Less Discretionary Spending
Discretionary spending is down for seven straight quarters. Bad news when over 50% of your sales are discretionary.
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Eric Gardner
November 2023
Prices Down, Walmart Up
The company is positioned for it all. "We don't really care."
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Eric Gardner
Competition and Budgets Tighten, But Hershey Bets on Brand Loyalty Over Price Wars
"We always evaluate the marketplace and have a lot of factors that we consider to determine how to best grow the business."
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Eric Gardner
Inflation-Proofing Contracts Propel Keurig Dr. Pepper's Profit Margins
The company saw the biggest gross margin expansion in four years.
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Eric Gardner
Kraft-Heinz CEO Declares End to Volume Chase, Aiming for Profitable Sales Growth
"We are not going to be chasing volume"
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Eric Gardner
October 2023
August 2023
Procter & Gamble's Strong 2023: Higher Prices and Resilient US Market Lead the Way
"Stronger innovation and superior products will drive the market," the CFO said.
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Eric Gardner
The Sweet Truth: Hershey's Price Increase Boosts Revenues
The company signaled that last quarter's 7.7% price increase could be its last.
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Eric Gardner
Mondelez's Smart Acquisitions Drive Strong Financial Results in Q2
Smart acquisitions, including Clif Bar and Give & Go, helped the company grow revenues by 17%.
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Eric Gardner
July 2023
Conagra's COVID Bubble Bursts
The company hunkers down after record growth
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Eric Gardner
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