This section covers consumer goods companies and the products they make across the United States. Reporting follows production, distribution, retail performance and the consumer trends that move markets.
A New York federal lawsuit claims Target's store-brand macaroni and cheese falsely suggests it contains no preservatives.
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November 7, 2026
Dasgupta Named Kimberly-Clark Enterprise Growth Markets HeadAnindya Dasgupta takes on the role of President - Enterprise Growth Markets as Kimberly-Clark completes its combination with Kenvue.
November 6, 2026
Consumer Staples Lead Sector Gains as Tech FallsThe consumer staples ETF XLP rose 3.5% from October 29 to November 5, 2026, while the technology ETF XLK fell nearly 14% over the same period.
November 6, 2026
Consumer Brands Raise Prices as Costs ClimbReynolds, Kraft Heinz and Clorox report higher prices and squeezed margins as input and fuel costs rise.
November 6, 2026
Cottage Cheese Takes Share From Philadelphia Cream CheeseKraft Heinz says rising protein-focused demand for cottage cheese is pulling sales away from its Philadelphia brand.
November 6, 2026
Crescent Canna Sells 20 Million Cans as Hemp Ban LoomsThe New Orleans company's THC seltzer milestone comes ahead of a federal hemp ban scheduled to take effect December 11, 2026.
November 6, 2026
Prestige Consumer Cuts Fiscal 2027 ForecastThe company lowered its revenue and adjusted earnings outlook after production variability at Pillar5 affected Clear Eyes supply.
November 6, 2026
Hershey Unveils 2026 Holiday Product PortfolioThe lineup spans Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, and SkinnyPop brands with seasonal candies, limited-edition flavors, and sweet-and-salty snacks.
November 5, 2026
Netflix Names Roberto Stanichi Consumer Products ChiefThe streaming giant hired the former Mattel marketing executive to lead its global consumer products and experiences business.
November 5, 2026
Cardboard Makers Receive Grand Jury SubpoenasSmurfit Westrock, International Paper and Packaging Corporation of America disclosed the subpoenas in regulatory filings this week.
November 5, 2026
Kraft Heinz Says Oscar Mayer Is FixableCEO Steve Cahillane acknowledged the Oscar Mayer brand still needs work after packaging flaws cost it market share and shelf space.
Coverage takes in earnings, product launches, supply chain developments, brand disputes and the ingredient or safety questions that turn into regulatory and public affairs stories. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are the population centers where consumer preference shifts register fastest and draw the closest industry attention. Reformulations and packaging changes tend to generate coverage out of proportion to their size, because both signal something about a brand's standing. Consolidation among large packaged goods companies produces recurring stories as acquired brands are integrated, repositioned or discontinued.
