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WEBTOON Launches Consumer Goods Division
WEBTOON's production company has been renamed WEBTOON Productions Image via Webtoon Entertainment's website© WEBTOON EntertainmentWEBTOON Entertainment announced on Thursday a major organizational shake-up, including the creation of a Consumer...

Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Reinstate Firings of Biden-Appointed Consumer Commission Members
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court order blocking the president’s removal of three Biden-era appointees from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump is...

Penny Stocks on the Rise: Alcidion, Jatcorp, and Novatti Make Strategic Moves
Highlights,Alcidion expands its digital health tech presence,Jatcorp refocuses on health-based consumer products,Novatti grows its digital payments footprint,As the Australian share market maintains steady sentiment amid shifting global dynamics,...

Hazard in a box: How to manage the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries increasingly used in consumer goods
Electric Vehicles Experts said that fires from electric vehicles (EVs) are rare globally, noting that there are strict regulations around EV batteries. These e-vehicles also often come with layers of built-in protection systems such as advanced...

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Launches Investment Round Led By RSE Ventures To Further Accelerate Growth Across Restaurants, Consumer Products, And Foodservice
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop , the high-growth culinary-driven concept providing distinct takes on classic menu items and Asian-inspired cuisine, today announced the launch of a new...

WEBTOON Forms Consumer Goods Division

Schneider Electric drives profit, sustainability in Nigeria’s consumer goods industry
In Nigeria’s fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, manufacturers are faced with a difficult balancing act. Pressured by inflation, currency volatility, and investor demands for short-term returns, many are focusing on immediate...

Top 10 Consumer Goods companies with the highest gains on the NGX in H1 2025
Okoye Izuchukwu is a financial market writer and trader with extensive expertise in both Nigerian and international markets. With a keen eye for market trends and a passion for insightful analysis, he translates complex financial concepts into...
Meesho Mall partners with Tata Consumer Products, Kenvue to expand everyday essential offerings
Meesho Mall, the brand mall by Meesho has partnered with Tata Consumer Products and Kenvue India to offer a broader selection of everyday wellness, beverage, and personal care products to consumers across India. Through this partnership, popular...

Walmart Water Bottle Recalled - Possible Eye Damage Reported
(KMDL-FM) How many times has your healthcare professional or your mom told you that you need to drink more water? But I bet they never told you that drinking water from certain bottles could cause permanent eye damage, did they? Hence, the need...

Bursa edges up as China trade data lifts sentiment, KLCI stays above 1,530
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Bursa Malaysia reversed last Friday’s losses to close higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional markets. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 1.44 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,537.51 from Friday’s...

Walmart recalls 850K water bottles that blinded two people: Is your product affected?
You might want to reconsider drinking out of these water bottles from Walmart. Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles because the lid can pop off, causing serious injuries upon impact. The store...

L'Oréal India appoints Jacques Lebel as country manager
New Delhi: L’Oréal India named Jacques Lebel as its new Country Manager effective 1 October 2025, marking a key leadership transition as the French beauty giant sharpens its strategic focus on the fast-growing Indian market. Lebel will succeed...

FDA Clears Gardenia-Derived Dye as Safer Alternative to Synthetic Food Colors
Agency advances transition away from petroleum-based dyes with approval of plant-based additive. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on July 14 that it has approved the use of gardenia blue, a plant-based...

‘Akuna Group’ hosts viewing party
The Akuna Group, a global collective for creative and cultural innovation founded by Idris Elba, hosted a viewing party for the newly released Amazon Original film, Heads of State. The high-profile event drew over 500 guests, including leading...

Kenvue Makes CEO Change and Acts to Unlock Shareholder Value
New Hire/Promotion On Jul 14, 2025 Summit-based Kenvue Inc., the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, announced today that its Board of Directors is implementing a set of actions to enable the company to unlock shareholder...

Chinese discount retailer grows as demand rises for affordable goods
Chinese discount store operator HotMaxx is winning over bargain hunters by offering branded goods well below their original prices, as an economic slowdown has consumers growing more cautious about spending. Managed by Shanghai-based Xinguo...

California Proposes Listing Microplastics Under Safer Consumer Products Program
[co-author: Maxwell Bradley, 2025 Summer Associate] The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has taken a step toward regulating microplastics. On June 20, 2025, DTSC proposed to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemical List...

China's economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
China's economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to address sluggish consumer demand. The figures offer a rare bit of good...

Atar Finances WinCup Transaction
Century City-based private investment firm Atar Capital financed the acquisition of Conver Pack Inc., a manufacturer of paper cups, on behalf of its affiliate WinCup for an undisclosed amount. The deal will help WinCup, an Atlanta-based maker of...