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NDLEA intercepts cocaine in lipsticks, AU$17.7m cheques, tramadol, cannabis nationwide
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 6, 2025
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the interception of multiple drug shipments and the arrest of several individuals involved in trafficking networks across the country in a series of operations over the past week....
Marketing at the House of Mouse: Nike's Ron Faris Heads to Disney Consumer Products
Laughing Place
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June 24, 2025
Disney has hired former Nike executive Ron Faris to take on a new role for Disney Consumer Products, overseeing marketing strategy, licensing, and more. What’s Happening: Variety is reporting that Ron Faris is joining Disney, serving as the House...
Disney Consumer Products Hires Nike Exec to Head Global Marketing
WWD - New York
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June 23, 2025
Another longtime Nike executive is exiting the brand. Ron Faris, who served most recently as global vice president and general manager of Nike Virtual Studios and the “.Swoosh” brand, has joined Disney Consumer Products as senior vice president of...
Tap water bans in France amid contamination risk: how to check water quality where you are
The Connexion
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July 6, 2025
Some areas measured more than 20 times the recommended level of ‘forever chemicals’ People in the communes affected by outright tap water bans will receive bottled water. Yuri Samsonov / Shutterstock Tap water has been banned in 16 communes in...
Ashish Rai elevated to CEO of Decorative Paints at JSW Paints
Afaqs
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Ashish Rai, previously the Chief Business Officer – Decorative Paints at JSW Paints, has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the company’s decorative paints division, effective July 2025. Rai confirmed the development through an update...
Disney Hires Nike Veteran Ron Faris to Head Consumer Products Marketing
Variety
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June 23, 2025
Nike alum Ron Faris is trading in sneakers for mouse ears. Disney hired Faris as senior VP of global marketing for Disney Consumer Products, the company’s division that produces products spanning toys, T-shirts, apps, books, console video games...
How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods
ASEAN Briefing
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June 23, 2025
The year 2025 marks a critical shift in Malaysia’s indirect tax policy, with the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework coming into force from July 1. Introduced under Budget 2024, the new system aims to boost fiscal revenue while...
Nifty 50 top gainers today, June 23: Trent, Bharat Electronics, Hindalco Industries, Tata Consumer Products and more
Business Upturn
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June 23, 2025
The Indian equity market wrapped up Monday’s session (June 23) in the red, with both benchmark indices posting moderate losses. The BSE Sensex slipped 511.38 points, or 0.62%, to close at 81,896.79. Meanwhile, the Nifty gave up the key 25,000...
Indian biscuits, shampoos & poha go global: FMCG exports outpace domestic sales for HUL, Dabur and others
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
Kolkata: Smartphones may have sizzled their way to become the country’s largest exported goods in the last fiscal year, but Indiamade daily use consumer goods such as biscuits, noodles, packaged gram flour, soaps and shampoos are also rapidly...
Illegal consumer goods, timbers and unregistered vehicles seized
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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June 22, 2025
Under the supervision of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, efforts to combat the illicit trade are continued effectively by the law. On 18 and 20 June, the combined teams impounded industrial materials worth K9.31 million without...
Reinvention in the Second Curve era
Bangkok Post
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July 6, 2025
You don’t have to climb higher, but you have to know when to leap sideways PUBLISHED : 6 Jul 2025 at 15:30 Let’s be honest. The world is moving too fast for anyone to coast. Your skills? They could be outdated next quarter. Your business model? It...
Evonik launches eco-friendly paper bags for MetAMINO brand
Packaging Gateway
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July 4, 2025
German speciality chemicals company Evonik has introduced a new 25kg paper bag for its MetAMINO (DL-methionine) brand by removing the plastic film layer. For years, Evonik Animal Nutrition’s packaging staff have been working on solutions to...
ERC Nepal Is Focused On Expanding Distribution And Transmission To The Private Sector: ERC Chair Dr. Dhital
New Spotlight Nepal
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With extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital, the Chairperson of the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) in Nepal, is well-versed in the country's energy industry. Dr. Dhital, who was appointed as chairman...
10 Under-the-Radar Consumer Goods Stocks With Incredible Growth Potential
Yahoo Finance
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June 21, 2025
Not all high-growth stocks are in the tech sector -- it's best to look more broadly. Some companies are reporting strong growth despite the challenging environment. Other companies are feeling the pressure but have strong long-term growth drivers....
U.S.-China: From Economic Roller-Coaster To Mystery Deal On Trade
StratNews Global
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July 6, 2025
Home China U.S.-China: From Economic Roller-Coaster To Mystery Deal On Trade President Trump holds Xi Jinping in some awe and respect: he is after all the leader of a country that has overtaken the US in key areas of trade and technology US-China...
7 interdisciplinary careers every social science graduate should explore
The Times of India
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7 interdisciplinary careers every social science graduate should explore Social science graduates—whether from psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, or political science—often face the question: “What can you do with that degree?” The...
China's consumer goods trade-in program on track, central subsidies to be issued in batches through Q4
Global Times
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A staff member introduces refrigerator to consumers at a home appliance fair held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, on March 9, 2025. Photo: VCG China's consumer goods trade-in program remains unchanged and is progressing as expected,...
Consumer Products Cybersecurity: Protecting Data, Building Consumer Confidence
Shop Eat Surf
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June 16, 2025
As retailers, including those in the recreational subsector, increasingly rely on technology to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, they must also contend with sophisticated cyberthreats that can compromise sensitive data and...
Economic Watch: China pledges continued funding for consumer goods trade-in subsidies
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- China has reaffirmed its support for the national consumer goods trade-in program, ensuring continued funding to sustain the government subsidy payment throughout 2025. The program, a key part of the country's broader...
China pledges continued funding for consumer goods trade-in subsidies
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- China has reaffirmed its support for the national consumer goods trade-in program, ensuring continued funding to sustain the government subsidy payment throughout 2025. The program, a key part of the country's broader...