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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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Episodes
20 episodes
Walmart’s Store of the Future: Reinventing Value and Convenience
Last week, Walmart opened its “Store of the Future” in Texas. The Supercenter showcases bold store redesigns, expanded departments, and app-enhanced shopping. Walmart is also expanding omnichannel delivery and leveraging ad revenue to offset ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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8:51
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Print, Power, P&G and Price Wars
This week’s FMCG Weekly examines Procter & Gamble’s tariff-induced pricing strategy shifts, the retail industry’s resilience during a massive Iberian blackout, and compelling evidence from a Dutch study revealing the dangers of eliminating ...
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Episode 17
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11:27
Danone, Reckitt, Kimberly-Clark and the Art of Pricing
Danone outperformed in Q1 with 4.3% sales growth driven by protein products in North America and booming demand for infant formula in China. Meanwhile, Reckitt reported a 1.4% sales dip due to underperforming peripheral businesses, though its c...
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Episode 16
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8:26
Price Wars, Probiotics & Private Labels
This week on FMCG Weekly, we cover the intensifying UK supermarket price war as Asda’s aggressive pricing prompts reactions from Tesco and possibly Sainsbury’s. Peroni Nastro Azzurro launches a frictionless loyalty program to drive premium beer...
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Episode 15
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10:10
Tariffs, Tech, and Tesco: A Volatile Week in FMCG
This week’s FMCG Weekly unpacks the fallout from Trump’s new tariff wave, with German and European food exporters exposed to 10% tariffs now and bracing for a potential 20% hit in 90 days. We examine how firms like Develey and Beiersdorf are ma...
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Episode 14
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7:39
Aldi Retreats, Coke Advances, Ben & Jerry’s Rebels: A Week of FMCG Power Moves
Aldi’s closure of its non-food online shop signals a pragmatic retreat from a structurally mismatched e-commerce model. As reported by Lebensmittel Zeitung, the venture never turned a profit, highlighting the growing pains of discounters in dig...
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Episode 13
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8:18
FMCG Weekly: Inflation, Coca-Cola, Danone and Dollar Tree
In this week’s FMCG Weekly, we explore the multi-layered challenges and strategic pivots shaping global consumer goods. From the U.K.’s sticky inflation and the BOE’s cautious rate stance, to Coca-Cola’s bold innovations amid a retailer standof...
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Episode 12
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11:36
Price War in the UK and the 95-year Rivalry between P&G and Unilever
This week, we dive into the £3.5bn supermarket stock market sell-off as Asda triggers a price war. Plus, P&G strengthens its dominance over Unilever, while Unilever bets big on social-first marketing. What does this mean for FMCG brands and...
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Episode 11
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8:07
Unilever’s New Strategies, Dunnes’ Promotion Success, and the Continued Rise of Private Labels
Unilever is shifting its marketing focus to social media influencers, increasing its digital ad spend from 30% to 50%, while also accelerating food brand disposals, aiming to cut €800 million in costs. Meanwhile, Dunnes remains Ireland’s top gr...
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Episode 10
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5:27
Walgreens’ $10B Exit, Lindt’s Tariff Shift & Sainsbury’s Convenience Makeover
Lindt is shifting its Canadian supply chain from the US to Europe to avoid new tariffs and align with the growing "Buy Canadian" movement. Walgreens is going private in a $10 billion deal with Sycamore Partners, hoping to revitalize its struggl...
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Unilever's CEO Shake-Up, Breakfast Promotions and P&G's use of AI in Advertising
This week on FMCG Weekly, we cover Unilever’s shocking CEO change, the impact of promotions on Germany’s breakfast market, and Procter & Gamble’s AI-driven advertising strategy. Hein Schumacher exits Unilever despite strong financial result...
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8:25
How Tesco, PepsiCo, and NYC Retailers Are Rethinking Value
This week, FMCG Weekly examines key trends in global retail and pricing strategies. In New York, retailers are enhancing security, digital signage, and checkout experiences while refining omnichannel offerings. Meanwhile, Tesco is scaling back ...
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7:30
Q4 Earnings Reports Rising Commodity and Input Costs
In this week's podcast, we delve into the latest developments among leading fast-moving consumer goods companies. Unilever is spinning off its ice cream division, including brands like Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, to focus on higher-margin bea...
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Episode 6
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10:28
What Coca-Cola and Heineken Teach Us About Pricing and Consumer Behaviour
This episode of FMCG Weekly dives into the latest earnings from Heineken and Coca-Cola, revealing key strategies driving their success. Despite inflation concerns, both giants exceeded expectations by leveraging premiumisation, s...
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Episode 5
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5:44
Kellogg’s Bold Moves, Marks & Spencer’s Comeback, and Hyperlocal Marketing
This week on FMCG Weekly, we explore three key topics transforming the FMCG industry. Discover how Kellogg’s is reinventing breakfast with a bold £12 million campaign featuring Cornelius the Cockerel and innovative factory upgrades. Dive...
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7:06
FMCG Trends for 2025, UK Price War and Cadbury's loss of its Royal Warrant
In this week’s episode of FMCG Weekly, we kick off 2025 with a deep dive into the latest developments in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Discover how UK supermarkets are battling for market share in a new price war, led by Asd...
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12:18
Back to Basics: Poundland’s Reset, Dollar Store Struggles, and Leclerc’s Winning Formula
In this episode of FMCG Weekly, we cover three retailer stories that focus on price conscious shoppers:Poundland’s return to its roots: The UK retailer is refocusing on its £1 price point to reconnect with customers an...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:51
From Coca-Cola's Q3 revenue management success to luxury brands losing ground
This week on FMCG Weekly, we delve into Coca-Cola's impressive Q3 results driven by price increases, the mixed reception of its AI-generated Christmas ad, and the impact of price hikes on luxury brands, which are losing customers to re...
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Episode 3
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4:31
Black Friday: Three Strategies Beyond Simple Discounting
Welcome to the FMCG Weekly podcast, curated by Accuris. This episode, we'll be exploring three innovative Black Friday strategies that go beyond simple discounts to optimize revenue and create truly memorable customer experiences.We'll ...
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Episode 2
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11:42
Price matching, retailer incubators and the upcoming Trump presidency
In this week’s episode of FMCG Weekly, we dive into three hot topics shaping the future of consumer goods and retail:Beyond Price Matching: Learn how product innovation and differentiation can help brands stand out in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:49