Godrej Consumer Products Q2 profit falls 28%, volume growth at 7%

FMCG company Godrej Consumer Products has reported a steep 28.4 percent year-on-year decline in the second quarter consolidated profit at Rs 413.88 crore, meeting analyst expectations. Its profit in the corresponding period last fiscal stood at Rs 577.73 crore. Revenue during the quarter fell 1.14 percent to Rs 2,630.2 crore compared to year-ago, with domestic volume growth … Read more

Consumer Reports reveals its most reliable appliances

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Ever notice that the old stove or washing machine you’re holding on to is still going strong while your brand-new shiny appliances are in for yet another repair? They sure don’t make them like they used to! But Consumer Reports says there are reasons for that! Appliances today have sensors and … Read more

Modern Luxe Traveler: Consumer Segments That Are Changing The Game

The luxury travel industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 7% between 2017 and 2021. Just look at Virtuoso , a bespoke luxury travel agency network: This company reported revenue growth of almost 90% in just five years, with a growth of more than $11 billion between 2013 and 2018. The definition of … Read more

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Forays into Home Automation Space

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, one of the fastest growing FMCG companies in India has launched Wipro Z Nxt, an integrated home automation solution. This highly affordable system enables the user to transform any ordinary home into a smart home, where the complete household can be controlled from any smart devices, anywhere in the world. … Read more

Consumer products’ air quality impact ‘underestimated’

US research has found that chemicals in everyday household products are now a key contributor to city air pollution, rivalling some vehicle emissions. The study, led from Colorado University, focussed on so-called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These are contained in petroleum-based products such as cleaning fluids and paints, and when they get into the air … Read more

Consumer Reports’ Top Appliance Stories of 2017

Virtually every year, stories about making household chores easier—and ways to get the most out of your home appliances—top the list. And 2017 was no exception. Read on for the best vacuums for hardwood floors and pet hair, a look at portable air conditioners, CR’s take on the ever-popular Instant Pot, the most reliable washing … Read more

Silentnight retains consumer choice accolades

Silentnight is proud of its commitment to quality and product innovation, and this has been recognised by consumer champion Which? To read the rest of this article please register, we only need a few details and then you will have full access to all our content. Furniture News is a leading publication for the interiors … Read more