FMCG Weekly
Welcome to FMCG Weekly, your go-to podcast for the most insightful trends and innovations in the fast-moving consumer goods and retail industries across the UK and Europe.
Each week, we scan the latest news from the UK, France, Germany, the Benelux, Scandinavia, the US, and beyond, cutting through the noise to deliver the most relevant stories for industry experts and senior managers. A note about our voices: We use AI narration technology to bring you this content.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 47 episodes
FMCG Weekly
Latest Episodes
How to Survive Price Negotiations in 2026
This episode of FMCG Weekly examines the evolution of price negotiations in 2026, focusing on the shift from cost-plus models to data-driven, category-focused strategies. Matilda, the A.I. host, provides a detailed analysis of best practices fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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17:26
Davos 2026 for FMCG: AI, Tariffs, and the New Consumer
This week’s episode analyzes four critical themes from the World Economic Forum in Davos (Jan 19–23, 2026) and their implications for Revenue Growth Management. First, we examine the "AI Profitability Gap," emphasizing the need to move from ope...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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11:14
Lidl, Hershey and Lindt’s 19% Price Hike
This week’s episode analyzes three distinct strategies in the FMCG sector amidst high cocoa prices and inflation. We examine Lindt & Sprüngli’s robust financial results, where a 19% price increase drove 12.4% organic growth despite a signif...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:25
The Victoria's Secret Trap: Why the Grocery Aisle Needs a Promo Reset
Victoria’s Secret’s announced today a successful pivot to fewer discounts (+9% sales, improved margins). At the same time the grocery sector in the UK descended into a promotional price war to combat inflation. We analyze the "Post-Pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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16:12
Retail Media Update: News, Trends, and Measurement Challenges
The retail media landscape is facing a reality check, with optimism dropping due to difficulties in proving incremental sales. While retailers from Morrisons to Walmart rush to implement digital screens and AI-driven ad formats to boost commerc...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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14:04