consumer-products

Avon's performance contrasts with its competitors in the consumer-products industry.

Avon's Investments Fall Short Hannah Karp 2011

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. posted a wider fiscal-second-quarter loss as the consumer-products company was hit by one-time charges and rising commodities costs.

Spectrum Brands Posts Wider Loss Melodie Warner 2011

In 2005, Ms. Sharritt was a newly promoted middle manager for another consumer-products manufacturer.

How to Look and Act Like a Leader Joann S. Lublin 2011

Among other stocks, Anglo-Dutch consumer-products group Unilever gained 2.7% in London, after reporting a 10% increase in first-half profit despite what it termed "difficult markets."

European Stocks Skid 3.4%; Biggest Drop in 15 Months Barbara Kollmeyer 2011

The partnership represents the latest attempt by consumer-products companies to introduce more environmentally friendly packaging.

Heinz Adopts Greener Ketchup Bottle Mike Esterl 2011

While most stocks were hammered over the last week, the consumer-products giant has been one of the market's best performers.

Tide Could Turn Against Procter & Gamble John Jannarone 2011

In a recent interview, Mr. Schultz said Starbucks is building "a significant consumer-products business that over time will rival the size and scale of our retail company."

Starbucks in Pod Pact Julie Jargon 2011

Mr. Wen's comments came as Chinese liquor maker Wuliangye Yibin Co. joined the parade of consumer-products companies that have announced price increases in recent months, pushing the inflation trend.

China Says Fighting Inflation Is Priority Aaron Back 2011

The deal, which furthers Starbucks's goal of becoming more of a consumer-products company, follows months of speculation about a partnership between the two companies.

Starbucks in Pod Pact Julie Jargon 2011

A case in point is Procter & Gamble , the world's biggest consumer-products company by all measures.

Investors Looking for Firms to Come Clean Ellen Byron 2011