All Household articles – Page 9
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NewsWilton launches duo of plastic-free laundry pods into grocery
The unique powdered format enabled the brand to use ‘much nicer ingredients that are much kinder to the environment’, it said
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NewsLoo roll shortages loom as tissue industry ‘not ready’ for deforestation laws
Cheeky Panda boss says tissue makers will struggle to shift operations overnight
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NewsOcean Saver plots ambitious grocery growth plan as it cleans up second crowd round
Sustainable cleaning challenger brand Ocean Saver has returned to the crowd as it seeks to double the size of its grocery business.
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Promotional FeaturesUnderstanding the grocery shopper to win in 2023 and beyond
Shoppers are facing a multitude of challenges, but understanding their changing motivations can help brands unlock growth throughout 2023 and beyond. Here, Focus Insights explores these motivations and the latest grocery trends.
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Category ReportHow bog-standard bog roll can thrive in the crisis: household category report 2023
Premium toilet paper is being outshone by cheaper own-label lines. Can brands tempt shoppers to spend more?
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Category ReportCan brands create a cleaner, greener world? Household cleaning category report 2023
Household suppliers of every size say they’re putting the planet first. Are shoppers buying their claims, as well as their products?
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NewsLower-income families swap veg spending for treats over Christmas, new research finds
The YouGov survey found 28% of lower-income families spent less on food this Christmas compared to previous years
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NewsDTC homecare challenger Homethings revamps range to push sustainability
It includes the introduction of Mop, an on-pack cartoon mascot
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Comment & OpinionCMA’s greenwashing crackdown highlights the complexity of eco claims
Eco claims may often be based on an incomplete understanding of the real-world effects, says Michael Bennett, MD of Pelican Communications
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Comment & OpinionDTC brands like Who Gives a Crap can benefit from bricks-and-mortar moves
A retail presence can build brands, protect in the event of digital decline and even attract new subscribers
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NewsCMA to crack down on food and drink greenwashing claims
The watchdog said it would “examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials” such as food, toothpaste and laundry detergent
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NewsDTC paper products challenger Who Gives a Crap to make retail debut
The fast-growing suppler will launch six sustainable SKUs in April across toilet roll, kitchen roll and facial tissue
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NewsPetfood startup Tuggs debuts with fresh insect-based dogfood
Tuggs uses ingredients such as black soldier fly larvae in its petfood pouches and offers a subscription service of preportioned meals
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NewsMy Fabulosa benefits from non-core moves as disinfectant sales slow
Cleaning disruptor My Fabulosa has overcome the post-Covid slump in disinfectant sales by rapidly expanding its fragranced ranges outside of its core category
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Analysis & FeaturesHousehold cleaning 2022: Pandemic cleaning boom ends
While the other six sectors in this report have registered little or no value gains, fabric cleaning products have raked in the cash
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Analysis & FeaturesHousehold paper products 2022: Tissues grow by £33m as post-Covid sniffles surge
The sector’s added £33.4m with volumes up 15.4% as a surge in sneezes and runny noses boosted demand
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NewsBumboo smashes £400k crowd target to grow bamboo toilet paper brand
Eco toilet paper challenger Bumboo has cleaned up a £400k crowdfunding round, valuing the startup at £5m
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NewsHere We Flo secures almost £2m funding to expand eco female personal care brand
Founded in 2017 by friends Tara Chandra and Susan Allen, the brand sells period care and bladder care products made from bamboo and organic cotton, as well as condoms using natural rubber latex.
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Comment & OpinionWilko’s woes highlight its unlikely challenge in the cost of living crisis
Perhaps counter-intuitively, the squeeze on incomes is not playing into the hands of the variety discounters
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NewsCheeky Panda returns to crowd to boost rapid growth
Cheeky Panda is set to launch a new funding round to continue rapid growth and grab a larger share of the personal care market.