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Tupperware cancels auction, agrees to lender takeover

Tupperware Brands agreed to sell its business to a group of lenders for $23.5 million in cash and over $63 million in debt relief, avoiding an open-market auction. The sale comes after Tupperware filed for bankruptcy with $818 million in debt and faced opposition from some lenders regarding its proposed auction.




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Pernod Ricard emerges as largest Indian spirit maker with Rs 26,773 cr revenue in FY24

Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd (PRI) has reported an overall 6.9 per cent increase in its revenue from operations for FY24, and its profit rose 20.9 per cent to Rs 1,620.58 crore, according to the Registrar of Companies data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler.




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Coca-Cola India FY24 profit falls 42% to Rs 420.29 cr; revenue rises 4% to Rs 4,713.38 cr

Coca-Cola India's consolidated profit plummeted by 41.82% to Rs 420.29 crore in FY24, despite a 4.24% increase in revenue, reaching Rs 4,713.38 crore. The company's advertising and sales promotion expenses surged by 35.47% to Rs 1,520.21 crore, while royalties paid to its US parent company also rose.




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Air purifier sales stagnate as marketers fail to capitalise on worsening pollution

Despite severe air pollution in Indian cities, particularly in Delhi-NCR, the market for air purifiers and anti-pollution personal care products remains small. Consumers perceive limited tangible benefits and sales spike only during peak pollution periods. While some growth occurs after Diwali, the overall market remains stagnant, with some companies exiting or scaling back operations.




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Bajaj Electricals posts Q2 profit fall on weak demand

Bajaj Electricals experienced a 59% drop in second-quarter profits, attributing the decline to weaker demand for cooling products due to monsoon rains. Despite a slight revenue increase, the company's profits were impacted by reduced demand and cost-of-living pressures. Analysts anticipate a demand resurgence in the December quarter, fueled by festive season promotions.




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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro launch in India cancelled due to 6GHz

The gaming console uses Wi-Fi 7, a wireless standard that uses the 6GHz band for connecting to the internet. However, the band itself is embroiled under controversy with telecom operators pushing for it to be reserved for mobile internet services.




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Branded stationary going to do really well; DOMS can comfortably achieve 15.5-16% margins

“We have been able to grow a little from 15.4% to 16.7% in H1. But this is coming more from the operational efficiencies point of view. And also a very little from probably I can say, there is an advantage currently where the raw material prices are at most low. This is the advantage we have been able to get in H1. ”




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DOMS would like to maintain EBITDA margins at 15-16% across categories: CFO

“We will first want to focus on growth in terms of top line and margins will take care of themselves. With a lot of operating efficiencies coming in, margin should take care of itself but we follow our mantra of “nothing at the cost of market and nothing at the cost of margin. So we will balance both together.”




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Online hyper-local marketplace Inknibs plans to deliver stationery in 60-min across select cities

“With this expansion, we are excited to connect with even more individuals and families, offering them a curated selection of products that inspire creativity and enrich everyday life," said Divyanshu Solanki, founder and CEO of the company.




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Trademark dispute over tiffin box: Delhi HC takes notes of CELLO's intent to resolve suit amicably

Shree Vallabh Metals in October 2023 had secured an injunction from Delhi HC against the use of the MAX FRESH trademark by Cello Plastic Industrial Works.




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India's home textiles industry to see 6-8 pc growth this fiscal

India's home textile industry is set to witness 6-8 per cent growth this fiscal, riding on resilient demand from the US and expansion in the domestic market, according to a report on Tuesday.




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Under Armour lifts profit forecast on cost savings, shares surge

Under Armour's shares surged 20% after the company raised its annual profit forecast, driven by cost-cutting measures and a focus on full-price sales. Founder and CEO Kevin Plank's strategy of reducing discounts and inventory helped boost gross margins, signaling a potential turnaround for the sportswear brand.




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Cartier owner Richemont's profit miss, China caution hit luxury shares

Richemont, the owner of Cartier, fell short of profit projections for the first half of the year and expressed caution regarding China's recovery, causing a decline in European luxury stocks. The company's sales were impacted by a downturn in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China, where consumer confidence remains low.




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Home textiles to weave 6-8% growth after rebound from last fiscal year: CRISIL Ratings

Driven by strong demand from the US and growth in the domestic market, India's home textile industry is poised for a 6-8% growth this fiscal year. Despite economic concerns in the EU, the industry's credit profiles are expected to remain stable, supported by healthy cash accrual and moderate capital expenditure plans.




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ET Exclusive: Estée Lauder will soon start local manufacturing in India, says executive group president

The beauty giant, which manufactures makeup, skincare, perfumes, and hair care products, has been in India for close to 20 years now. It had first launched MAC in the country, followed by Clinique, Estee Lauder and recently The Ordinary—its premium affordable range aimed at recruiting younger consumers.




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Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows

Coty expects lower annual profit than previously forecasted. Demand for beauty products is slowing down in the US and Australia. Consumers are choosing essential products over beauty items. Coty's prestige fragrance segment, however, reported a 9% rise in sales. This is due to new launches such as Burberry Goddess and Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrances.




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Elf Beauty lifts annual forecasts on resilient cosmetics demand, shares up

Net sales rose 40% to $301.1 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with analysts' average estimates of $285.8 million, as per data compiled by LSEG.




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DOMS acquires 51.77% stake in Uniclan Healthcare

DOMS Industries Limited has acquired a 51.77 per cent equity stake in Uniclan Healthcare for Rs 54.88 crore, making it a subsidiary. This strategic move allows DOMS to diversify into the baby hygiene market, aligning with its growth strategy and enhancing its distribution network for long-term success.




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Diaper manufacturer Millennium Babycares raises Rs 122 crore from Bharat Value Fund

Millennium Babycares Ltd announced the closure of a Rs 122 crore private placement round with Bharat Value Fund (BVF), which acquired a significant minority stake. BVF is managed by Pantomath Capital and targets a corpus of Rs 2,000 crores. The funds will be used for market expansion in India and internationally.




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Riley McCallum

Riley McCallum Color Guard Instructor RILEY McCALLUM is an interdisciplinary performance artist originating from rural Texas. He has a broad background of movement experiences, ranging from martial arts, musical theatre, […]




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Monetize and Promote Your Podcast with Buzzsprout Ads

I think Buzzsprout is the easiest-to-use podcast-hosting provider, and now they've made monetizing easy, too! Plus, you can use this to grow your own podcast!

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Zencastr Adds Hosting, Editing, and Monetization for Podcasters

Zencastr makes it easy to get high-quality, multi-ender audio and video podcast recordings with your guests and cohosts. Now, they've added multiple features to help you edit and monetize your podcast!

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Monetize Your Podcast on Libsyn Regardless of Audience Size

Libsyn has partnered with AdvertiseCast to launch Libsyn Auto Ads, allowing any Libsyn-hosted podcast to monetize with programmatic ads in your podcast!

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What Is Podcasting 2.0 and Why Does It Matter?

The podcasting industry has grown a lot since its birth in 2004, but the core of what a podcast could be and what it could do hasn't changed much. Now, Podcasting 2.0 revolutionizes the industry with highly requested innovations that will help everyone on all sides of the RSS feeds.

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How Proxies and iOS 14.5 Affect Your Podcast

In summer 2021, iOS 14.5 introduced a major change to Apple Podcasts with implications many podcasters may still not realize. With that update, your audience on Apple Podcasts is no longer getting your podcast directly from your RSS feed, but from a proxy. And that has some potentially bad implications!

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Stop Saying Brand Names in Your Podcast! Do These 5 Things Instead

We use many services in the process of podcasting and engaging our audiences, like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, SpeakPipe, and more. But saying these brand names in your podcast can overwhelm or confuse your audience and—even worse—break their ability to properly engage with your podcast!

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6 Free Ways to Podcast Better by Communicating Better

Presentation is one of the 5 cornerstones of podcasting (content, presentation, production, promotion, and P.R.O.F.I.T.), and how you communicate in your podcast can make the biggest difference in whether people enjoy and benefit from your content.

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How to Promote Old Podcast Episodes

Your podcast episodes don't have to "expire" once the next episode is released. With some strategy, you can use your old episodes to continue growing and engaging your audience!

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How to Make Episode Artwork Show in Podcast Apps (even in Apple Podcasts!)

Enhance the experience for your audience by making unique artwork for each episode. But you need to adapt to how each app might display the image.

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This Is the BEST Link to Share Your Podcast

Whether you're a guest on someone else's podcast, you're promoting your latest episode on social networks, or you're making marketing materials for your podcast, you might be wondering which link you should use to share your podcast.

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Best Audio-Editing Apps for Podcasting in 2023

Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcasting in 2023.

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Follow The Future of Podcasting Now!

I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for yourself and your audience, and we work to explain things in an understandable way.

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Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Actually Worth It?

Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return.

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Should You Limit Your Available Podcast Episodes?

As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available?

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Debunking the Myth: “It’s Not Hurting Their Podcast”

Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false!

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