Coles found to have misled shoppers in bombshell Federal Court case
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/coles-accc-federal-court-judgment/106673800

#ConsumerConfidence #Courts #ConsumerGoods #ConsumerProtection #MichaelAtkin #LucyKent

Paint Makers Push Prices Upward Amid Oil Shock and Fierce Rivalry

Paint companies in India are increasing prices by 3-5% from May 5, 2026, because of higher oil and raw material costs. This affects homeowners and builders.

#PaintPrices, #IndiaEconomy, #OilCosts, #AsianPaints, #ConsumerGoods

https://newsletter.tf/indian-paint-prices-rise-may-2026-oil-costs/

Paint prices in India are going up by 3-5% starting May 5, 2026. This is the latest increase due to rising oil prices.

#PaintPrices, #IndiaEconomy, #OilCosts, #AsianPaints, #ConsumerGoods
https://newsletter.tf/indian-paint-prices-rise-may-2026-oil-costs/

Unilever to hike prices as Iran war drives up costs

Unilever said it would raise prices to offset higher costs from the Iran war, while reporting first-quarter underlying sales growth ahead of forecasts. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #MarketNews #Unilever #EarningsUpdate #ConsumerGoods #PriceIncreases #InflationPressures #GlobalMarkets #BusinessNews #CorporateResults #CostPressures #WorldEconomy Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the…

https://fllics.com/en/video/unilever-to-hike-prices-as-iran-war-drives-up-costs/

A new report by LEAD Network and Shape Talent has identified three structural barriers that affect career progression in Europe's retail and #consumergoods sectors, adding that said barriers tend to affect women more than men. 👥

https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/new-report-explores-main-structural-barriers-affecting-career-progression-in-retail-and-consumer-goods/

Immersion in a hot toxic soup

From humans, wildlife and invertebrates: Simultaneous exposure of toxins and climate harms likely to cause reduced fertility

An " ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures."

"The chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods, so humans are often regularly exposed."

“There is enough evidence in both areas to act to reduce our impact on the planet...The solution to the systemic problems would involve reining in climate change and reducing the use of toxic chemicals." >>

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/26/toxic-exposure-climate-crisis-study
#biodiversity #immersion #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #toxins #plastic #ForeverChemicals #pollution #WesternCountries #harm #ToxicChemicals #Pfas #organochlorines #pyrethroids #Phthalates #ConsumerGoods #ClimateHarms #habitability #HealthHazards

Reckitt Sales Stumble as US Demand Cools, Global Headwinds Persist

Reckitt's first quarter sales fell short due to low US demand for cold remedies and Middle East supply chain problems. Shares are down 21% this year.

#ReckittSales, #USMarket, #SupplyChain, #ConsumerGoods, #CompanyNews

https://newsletter.tf/reckitt-sales-drop-us-demand-middle-east-supply/

Reckitt's sales growth slowed in the first quarter. This is worse than expected and follows a 21% drop in share price this year.

#ReckittSales, #USMarket, #SupplyChain, #ConsumerGoods, #CompanyNews
https://newsletter.tf/reckitt-sales-drop-us-demand-middle-east-supply/