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☆ Colgate-Palmolive bumps up annual sales, profit forecasts on strong pricing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

July 28 (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive (CL.N) raised annual organic sales and profit forecasts on Friday, banking on price hikes and resilient demand for its self-care and pet nutrition products. "Strong investment levels should continue in the back half of the year as we work to deliver balanced organic sales growth." Colgate-Palmolive also topped Wall Street estimates for second-quarter sales and profit. Colgate-Palmolive expects annual organic sales to grow between 5% and 7%, compared with previous forecast of 4% to 6% growth. Organic sales for the Hill Pet Nutrition brand, which contributed 22% to company's sales, grew 10.5% in the quarter, driven by demand in the U.S. and Europe.

Persons: Noel Wallace, Juveria, Shilpi Majumdar Organizations: Colgate, Palmolive, Consumer, Procter & Gamble, Nutrition, Thomson Locations: North America, U.S, Europe, Bengaluru

☆ 'Barbie' buzz likely just a flash in the pan for toymaker Mattel
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Savyata Mishra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

July 24 (Reuters) - The fanfare around Margot Robbie-starrer "Barbie" could jolt the iconic Mattel (MAT.O) doll's sales out of a year-long slump, but Wall Street thinks the party in pink will be short-lived. While Mattel will report second-quarter results on Wednesday, days after the theatrical release of the movie, analysts say the boost for Barbie sales will be most pronounced in the quarter ending Sept. 29 before tapering off. Retailers worldwide have also pitched in, with brands from Zara (ITX.MC) to H&M (HMb.ST) and Gap rolling out themed merchandise like Barbie hoodies, perfumes and toothbrushes. But its gross billings - or the amount invoiced to customers - fell behind Hot Wheels in the first quarter of 2023. Mattel's forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple (P/E), a common benchmark for valuing stocks, is 16.01, higher than 13.6 for Hasbro.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Barbie, Arpiné Kocharyan, Kocharyan, Ryan Gosling, Ken, Warner Bros, Zachary, Carol Osborne, Savyata Mishra, Devika Organizations: Mattel, UBS, Warner, Sunday, Reuters Graphics Reuters, CFRA Research, University of South, Muma College of Business, Hasbro, Thomson Locations: Zara, United States, Canada, Bengaluru

SummaryCompanies Order intake down 8% in April-June periodQ2 EBITA 453 mln eur vs forecast 394 mln2023 EBITA margin now seen at upper end of provided rangeShares fall 5%July 24 (Reuters) - Health technology group Philips (PHG.AS) posted a fourth straight drop in order intake on Monday and warned that it expects global market conditions to remain highly uncertain, sending its shares down 5% from a recent 12-month high. The Amsterdam-based group, a former industrial conglomerate that now focuses on medical technology, said order intake had decreased 8% in the April-June period, the fourth quarterly fall in a row. Philips generates 15% of group sales in the People's Republic. New licensing requirements for its healthcare products in Russia were responsible for half the quarterly order decline, Jakobs said. ($1 = 0.8992 euros)Reporting by Diana Mandiá; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and David HolmesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Roy Jakobs, Jakobs, Philips, Abhijit Bhattacharya, Diana Mandiá, Kirsten Donovan, David Holmes Organizations: Health, Philips, European Union, ING, Thomson Locations: Amsterdam, United States, China, East, Turkey, Latin America, People's Republic, Russia, Ukraine

At thrift stores, vintage Barbie dolls have become a treasured find, prices in the collectibles market have soared, and antiques appraisers have been flooded by calls from new collectors. Not all longtime collectors of the iconic doll are as delighted as Keith by the recent interest in Barbie collecting. "I've largely stopped collecting dolls themselves and invest in clothing and accessories instead," wrote one user. Florida-based veteran Barbie doll dealer Marl Davidson said prices have climbed about 25% in recent months. "Barbie appraisals don't normally come the way they've been coming," she said.

Persons: Matthew Keith, Barbie, Keith, I've, Marl Davidson, It's, Davidson, Lori Verderame, they've, Verderame, Julia Harte, Rachel Nostrant, Paul Thomasch, Aurora Ellis Organizations: Retailers, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, Florida

☆ Global retailers cash in on Barbie movie craze
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Helen Reid | Thomson Reuters | London-Based Reporter Covering The European Retail Sector Through A Global Lens. Focusing On Companies Including Adidas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Arriana McLymoreJuly 21 (Reuters) - Shoppers are snapping up Barbie hoop earrings, perfume, jumpsuits, and dresses as retailers seek to cash in on Friday's Barbie film release, reigniting the craze for the plastic doll and her hot pink, sequin-adorned universe. Mattel says the Barbie movie is expected to boost global sales of Barbie dolls, which declined last year from record growth during the pandemic. A Gap Barbie hoodie for women was available only in size XXS online, while a pair of Barbie Crocs, priced at $59.99 - $10 more than normal Crocs - was sold out on the Crocs website. Luggage brand Beis had a waiting list for all three sizes of suitcases in a Barbie pink, priced at a premium to its usual colour range. Walmart pitched Barbie dolls in varying skin tones and hairstyles at $45 to collectors.

Persons: browses, Arriana, Friday's, Barbie, Jo Ashdown, Ryan Gosling, Ken, Zara Barbie, hoodie, Barbie Crocs, Barbie toothbrushes, James Zahn, that's, Helen Reid, Savyata Mishra, Siddharth Cavale, Nick Zieminski Organizations: REUTERS, Mattel, WPP, Walmart, Hyatt Hotels, Hilton, Thomson Locations: Zara's Soho, New York City, U.S, Bogota, Colombia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

☆ Oral-B releases the world's smartest electric toothbrush. Here are all the bells, whistles, and benefits of the iO Series 10.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Oral-B | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Order the Oral-B iO Series 10 available on Amazon now. Notably, the research findings indicated electric toothbrushes reduced gum recession by 22% and tooth decay by 18% over the test period. And it seems the benefits of electric toothbrushes are gaining more recognition among Americans. So, while people see the benefits of electric toothbrushes, their brushing habits and techniques might need some assistance. That's why Oral-B, the industry leader in oral care innovation, has created an electric toothbrush that serves as a personal brushing coach.

Persons: Alita Vegas, Gamble, there's, White, Vegas Organizations: Oral Health Foundation, Centers for Disease Control, Procter, Care, Amazon, Insider Studios Locations: America

☆ In Los Angeles, Bringing Food, Soap and the Salon to the Homeless
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Joshua Needelman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

‘It’s become a little internet family’Ms. Raines wants to spread that outlook — and has harnessed social media to do so. It is also a fund-raising device for an operation that runs entirely on donations, Ms. Raines said. “People have grown to love some of the people that we support and take care of,” Ms. Raines said. Some days, Ms. Raines brings McDonald’s burgers. Sometimes a chef in a food truck cooks enchiladas, chicken tortilla soup or vegan cauliflower steaks.

Persons: ‘ It’s, Ms, Raines, ” Ms, “ It’s, Sydney Granados Organizations: Costco Locations: Downtown Los Angeles

☆ Oryx Hotel at Hamad International Airport: One of the world's most luxurious transit hotels
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s capital can choose to leave the airport and join a free tour of some of the capital’s most famous attractions, including Souq Waqif and the Golden Masjid. Case in point: The Oryx lounge is just one floor (second) below the Oryx hotel (third), which means that a staff member is employed to hang out in the hotel lobby to run interference for lost travelers. “Hamad International Airport operates as a 24-hours, seven-days-a-week facility and therefore all the different passenger touchpoints follow the same timeline,” says Badr Mohammed Al Meer, chief operating officer for the airport. “We are constantly striving to offer the best and bespoke experiences for travelers, including our airport hotel offering. Considering that an average of 40 million people pass through Hamad International Airport per year, there is high demand for rooms at the Oryx.

☆ Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch Is Bursting With Life
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Nidhi Subbaraman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

An 80,000-ton cloud of plastic and trash floating in the Pacific Ocean is an environmental disaster. It is also teeming with life. Biologists who fished toothbrushes, rope and broken bottle shards from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch found them studded with gooseneck barnacles and jet-black sea anemones glistening like buttons. All told, they found 484 marine invertebrates from 46 species clinging to the detritus, they reported Monday in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.

☆ Suspected thieves using a Tesla as a getaway vehicle were caught after they stopped to charge it 15 minutes away
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Two people accused of stealing $8,000 of merchandise used a Tesla as their getaway vehicle. But they stopped to charge it 15 minutes down the road, where police located them. Gwinnett County Police told Insider that the suspects were arrested around 10 miles away while attempting to charge the car near the Gas South Arena venue on February 19. The suspects were found about 15 minutes away. In 2019, a woman in Arizona tried to steal a Model S but it ran out of charge as she drove away.

☆ Plastics Export: How I Keep My Family, Baby Safe From Toxic Microplastics.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Adrienne Matei | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Hardman does research on microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic debris that are broken down from larger plastic items. Microplastics are often too small to pick up or even notice, but they are everywhere: in the air, dust, and rain. Laura HardmanPlastic is a relatively new pollutant, so there's still a lot we don't know about it. In the lab, my team of researchers and I focus on the sources, effects, and fate of plastics in the ocean. The simple answer is we don't know what plastics might be doing to us, but I've started to get really concerned.

☆ George Santos was married to a woman while also sending invitations to celebrate his engagement to his boyfriend, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rep. George Santos planned an engagement party for his boyfriend while he was married to his then-wife. Santos' ex-boyfriend told The Daily Beast that the engagement "never happened." Santos wrote in a Facebook invitation to the engagement dinner in 2014, per the outlet. The Daily Beast reported it obtained the invitation courtesy of Greg Morey-Parker, Santos' former roommate, and the aforementioned Pedro Vilarva, Santos' ex-boyfriend. Vilarva told the outlet that he rejected Santos' proposals and that the engagement party "never happened."

☆ Procter & Gamble Is No Bargain
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Aaron Back | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Procter & Gamble posted underwhelming results on Thursday that, while far from disastrous, provide no reason for optimism on its stock. The maker of Oral B toothbrushes and Bounty paper towels said sales in its second quarter ended in December fell 1% from a year earlier. On an organic basis, stripping out currency fluctuations, sales were up 5%. But that obscures some underlying weakness: Volumes fell across all of its categories, meaning the top line was salvaged through price increases.

☆ I'm an extreme couponer. Here's how I get the best deals on groceries and other items.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kayla Burk, 27, is an extreme couponer who helps her 2 million followers on TikTok save money. After that, I made a TikTok account and posted videos about how people could save money on everything, from everyday items like soap to getting steep discounts at their favorite retail store. Courtesy of Kayla BurkWhen it comes to more expensive food items, like meat, pay attention to the expiration date. When items rarely go on sale, I'm strategic about themMy brother is having a baby, and diapers are hard to get on sale. When you see deals like this, that's when you should stock up on the items that rarely are discounted.

☆ December reader favorites: Yeti Rambler, KN95 masks and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Rebecca Rodriguez | Rebecca Rodriguez Is An Editorial Operations Associate Of Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Whether it was gifts for Hanukkah, stocking stuffers or a last-minute gift, Select had it covered. To round out the year, we also compiled the bestselling products from our coverage in the following categories: tech, gaming, skin care and books. Aside from gifts, our readers gravitated towards wellness and tech products in December. A few of the most purchased items include smart home upgrades, space heaters, skin-care remedies and more. December Reader FavoritesBelow, we compiled our readers’ most purchased products throughout the month of December.

☆ I'm a health & wellness reporter. Here are 3 healthy habits I learned this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"I'm a health and wellness reporter," I responded "So, you're a vegetarian, aren't you?" Just how many life changes have I made as a result of my health reporting? But I learned from Dr. Kelman that if you're not letting your toothbrush air-dry, you're actually increasing the likelihood of bacteria building up. I read on and learned that the warning was for the holiday lights that were built in to the tree. While researching, I discovered that most holiday lights have lead and phthalates on their wiring, which can be very harmful for young children and pregnant women.

☆ The best Cyber Monday deals under $25 you can get right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday deals under $25 | Best Cyber Monday sales under $25To help you make the most of this shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales under $25 that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 deals under $25Below, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals under $25 based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.5-star average rating from 75,259 reviews on AmazonLogitech says its wireless keyboard and mouse combo can work with any Windows computer. Best Cyber Monday 2022 sales under $25Here are the best Cyber Monday sales under $25 that we think you’ll want to know about. Remember that sales include multiple deals, and not every product listed in a sale is going to be the best deal around.

☆ 35+ best Black Friday deals under $25
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Mili Godio | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

But your Black Friday purchase doesn’t have to break the bank: You can find several affordable deals under $25 across retailers throughout the holiday weekend. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $25 | Best Black Friday sales under $25To help you make the most of this shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales under $25 that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals under $25Below, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals under $25 based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.5-star average rating from 75,259 reviews on AmazonLogitech says its wireless keyboard and mouse combo can work with any Windows computer. Best Black Friday 2022 sales under $25Here are the best Black Friday sales under $25 that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ 33+ best Black Friday deals under $100 to shop now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Mili Godio | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $100 | Best Black Friday sales under $100To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales under $100 that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals under $100 based on our previous coverage and reporting. Best Black Friday 2022 sales under $100Here are the best Black Friday sales under$100 that we think you’ll want to know about. Remember that sales include multiple deals, and not every product listed in a sale is going to be the best deal around. Black Friday takes place every year the day after Thanksgiving, with Black Friday 2022 falling on Nov. 25.

☆ 27+ Best beauty and wellness deals on Black Friday 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday beauty and wellness deals | Best Black Friday beauty and wellness salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales on beauty and wellness essentials that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 beauty and wellness dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday beauty and wellness deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.2 star average rating from 4,398 reviews at Sephora. 4.7-star average rating from 601 reviews at ParachuteThis down duvet insert from Parachute is filled with 85% down and 15% down and feather fiber blend. Best Black Friday 2022 beauty and wellness salesHere are the best Black Friday beauty and wellnesssales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ 12 of Our Favorite Gifts Based on Google’s New Holiday 100 List
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Betsy GoldbergWhen it comes to gifting, it’s gratifying when you find that just-right present that captures a person’s essence. That’s why we’re recommending a shortlist of high-quality presents sparked by Google’s new list of the top trending searches of 2022. (And, in fact, we have, in our roundup of the best gifts for coffee lovers.) Proof it’s a popular item: Google searches for digital picture frames went up by 650% this year. Perhaps that’s why searches for electric toothbrushes peak every winter, as people tend to focus more on health in the new year.

☆ UN report details horrifying Ukrainian accounts of abuse and torture in Russian prisons
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Amanda Macias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON — A report commissioned by the United Nations found that Russian forces have committed widespread abuse against prisoners captured during the invasion of Ukraine. In some cases, the investigators found that Ukrainian forces tortured Russian troops, though those incidents were less frequent. In preparing the report, investigators conducted 159 interviews over the course of eight months. Some former Ukrainian POWs recounted sporadic incidents where Russian soldiers who had captured, transported or guarded Ukrainian POWs beat them in apparent retribution for military setbacks or in the immediate aftermath of battle. The women prisoners also said they were forced to undress and walk naked down hallways.

SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday ahead, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Walmart Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 103 reviews at WalmartTineco’s S10 Cordless Smart Stick Vacuum is one of the brand’s newest models. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

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☆ Cyber Monday bestsellers: Top-selling deals from last year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Shari Uyehara | Shari Uyehara Is The Manager Of Editorial Operations Of Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are quickly approaching and major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy are already offering plenty of early sales and deals to shop. To give you an idea of what our readers were most interested in last year, we gathered a list of the most purchased products we covered during Cyber Monday 2021. To ensure the quality of each deal, we used price history trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey to confirm all of the below products were at their lowest price in at least three months when shared. 4.6-star average rating from 43,027 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The 10 best electric toothbrushes of 20214.7-star average rating from 13,042 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: Black Friday deal alert: Apple AirPods Pro4.5-star average rating from 4,408 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Black Friday laptop deals 20214.4-star average rating from 25,880 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Cyber Monday 2021 deal on a Roomba robot vacuum4.7-star average rating from 18,633 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Deal alert: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite4.5-star average rating from 14,216 reviews on AmazonCovered in 10 best flat irons of 20214.5-star average rating from 9,334 reviews on AmazonCovered in 70+ best Black Friday deals4.7-star average rating from 21,141 reviews on AmazonCovered in Amazon's Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 32,537 reviews on AmazonCovered in Best Black Friday air fryer deals4.8-star average rating from 103,670 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The best Cyber Monday 2021 deals4.7-star average rating from 3,013 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: Best Dyson Black Friday deals 20214.6-star average rating from 329,350 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: The best Cyber Monday 2021 deals4.6-star average rating from 56,574 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Best Black Friday air fryer deals4.8-star average rating from 735 reviews on Best BuyCovered in: The 10 best electric toothbrushes of 20214.5-star average rating from 68,996 reviews on AmazonCovered in: How to shop for the best KN95 face masks4.6-star average rating from 25,332 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Best Black Friday deals on TVs4.3-star average rating from 10,138 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The 5 best head shavers of 20214.5-star average rating from 2,841 reviews on AmazonCovered in: 10 best flat irons of 20214.4-star average rating from 20,254 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Black Friday 2021 fitness deals4.6-star average rating from 5,575 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Amazon's Black Friday dealsCatch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.

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