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- 1/28/2026
P&G to Grow Wellness Portfolio With Wonderbelly Acquisition
P&G set its sights on the acquisition amid a shift in consumer preferences toward functional wellness. - 1/26/2026
P&G Builds on Data Foundation With AI-Enabled Optimizations that Can Navigate Evolving Path to Purchase
While the foundational work has been established, P&G is working toward embedding AI across the enterprise to yield new optimizations and cost efficiencies and better meet consumer needs. - 1/26/2026
PVH to Get Enterprise-Wide AI Boost
PVH will integrate AI across its value chain to support its data- and demand-driven operating models. - 1/25/2026
Barry Callebaut Hires Ex-Unilever Leader Hein Schumacher as CEO
Callebaut was selected following an "extensive global search process," according to the board. - 1/22/2026
Clorox to Buy Maker of Purell for $2.2 Billion
Gojo has a "large base and deep relationships in the fast-growing B2B channel," according to CEO Linda Rendle, providing Clorox with cross-selling opportunities. - 1/22/2026
Snippets From NRF 2026
Take a look at how major companies are setting the stage for a year defined by data-informed decisions, seamless social commerce and the relentless pursuit of consumer-centricity. - 1/21/2026
Under Armour Hires Kara Trent to Lead Merchandising Efforts
These appointments reflect Under Armour's goal of aligning product, brand and go-to-market leadership under a unified operating model. - 1/21/2026
Balenciaga Turns to Automated Merchandising Enabled by Agentic Collaboration
The agents will autonomously identify and resolve challenges within merchandising and planning with minimal human intervention. - 1/21/2026
Target's Greg Pederson to Talk Revamped Data Strategies at Analytics Unite 2026
In this panel discussion, Pederson will be joined by Carlos Luis Pineda of Diageo, Manbir Paul of Sephora and Gene Kholodenko of The Hershey Company — fellow leaders who have redefined their data foundations to enable smarter decisions and measurable impact - 1/19/2026
Philip Morris Analyzes Impact of AI on Human Cognition
In a new white paper from the company, “Human Cognition: The Next Frontier?”, Philip Morris argued that nurturing cognitive capacity will be essential as AI continues to automate routine tasks and augments knowledge work.