Stocks fall as borrowing costs hit 28-year high The higher oil price fuelled fears of rising inflation, putting pressure on global bond yields. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Global FMCG giants bet big on India as demand, premiumisation rise Global consumer product makers reported strong demand in India during the June quarter. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal saw accelerating growth and market share gains. Reckitt achieved high single-digit growth through wider distribution and improved execution. These firms view India as a key long-term growth engine for their businesses. Plans… The Economic Times · Aug 2
From L’Oreal to Unilever, global FMCG giants step up India investments to expand retail reach Global consumer product makers reported strong demand and market share gains in India. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal see India as a key growth market. They are expanding distribution and focusing on digital channels for future growth. Unilever and Nestle also noted accelerated growth and plan further investments. Coca-Cola and… The Economic Times · Aug 2
The surprising costs of the Iran war: More expensive Lysol wipes and Durex condoms Reckitt reported its second-quarter results Wednesday, with emerging market like-for-like sales jumping 9.4 percent The Independent UK · Jul 29
FTSE 100 sets new record ahead of US rate call The FTSE 100 was lifted by well-received earnings and gains in BP and Shell as the oil price strengthened. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Reckitt raising prices to offset cost pressures amid Iran war The group said it was pushing through ‘moderate’ price increases in most of its markets, including the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 29
How to Structure Innovation with Results: Expert Insights on Strategic R&D Never has there been so much discussion about transformation, technology, and the future as there is today. And yet, few companies are able to turn good ideas into consistent growth. inkl · Jul 23
From Documentary Storytelling to Global Advertising: An Editor’s Creative Evolution Documentary filmmaking and TV advertising rarely occupy the same creative lane. One observes life as it unfolds, while the other breaks down ideas into seconds of visual impact. inkl · Jul 8
How marketers are balancing broader remits and tighter budgets Marketing leaders at Cannes Lions discuss their expanding list of responsibilities, AI’s threat to creativity and the importance of having a CMO on the C-suite Fortune · Jun 26
Tech leaders are moving beyond AI hype: Here's what's actually working Senior technology leaders from Mars, Orange, Reckitt, and Saint-Gobain discuss how to turn AI ambition into enterprise transformation. Fortune · Jun 8
How to move GenAI pilots from experiments to enterprise advantage What CIOs and CTOs need to know as they move beyond GenAI pilot phase. TechRadar · May 28
Reckitt Benckiser Bets on AI to Speed Innovation and Boost Growth Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON:RKT) executives used an investor “Focus On” event to outline how the company is applying digital science, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling across its innovation process, saying the capabilities are intended to support faster product development, stronger l MarketBeat · May 15
Reckitt cautions over impact of Iran war on costs and consumer demand The household goods giant firm said if oil prices remain at 110 US dollars a barrel throughout 2026, costs could rise by up to £150 million. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Lysol Steps In After Woman Goes Viral for Using Cleaning Spray on Her Skin: 'We'd Like to Speak With You' Disinfectant giant Lysol has issued an urgent warning after a viral social media clip showed a woman applying cleaning spray directly to her skin. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Fortune · Apr 7 So… what are we doing with AI? Innovating in an age of caution Boards want AI results, but capital is tighter and risks feel higher. So how can leaders experiment fast enough to innovate without destabilizing the businesses they run?
Axios · Mar 13 Exclusive: Serena Williams tells SXSW storytelling helps founders win investors She says strong storytelling can make or break early-stage fundraising.
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Reckitt ‘focusing on staff safety’ amid Iran war as prices impact unclear Boss Kris Licht said the firm’s immediate priority was to look after staff across its operations in the region.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Earnings and trade hopes send FTSE 100 to new high The FTSE 100 index closed up 76.88 points, 0.9%, at 9,138.37, a new closing peak.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Reckitt strikes deal worth up to £3.6bn to sell Cillit Bang business Advent International will buy a 70% stake in Reckitt’s essential home business, which also includes brands such as Air Wick.
Benzinga · Jul 6, 2025 Serena Williams To VCs: 'When You Invest in Women—The Returns Are There' Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed entrepreneur-in-residence at Reckitt, the British consumer health company behind brands such as Lysol, Durex, and Enfamil.
Fortune · Jun 26, 2025 Serena Williams partners with Reckitt to back founders The tennis champion is taking her investing experience beyond her firm Serena Ventures.
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025 FTSE 100 jumps amid global stock rally after Trump rows back on tariff threats The US president said that sky-high trade tariffs on China will ‘come down substantially but it won’t be zero’, prompting stock markets to surge.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Reckitt cautions over possible delay to sale of Cillit Bang arm amid market woes Reckitt said it was still aiming to sell the division this year, but admitted ‘market conditions may impact this timeframe’.
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025 Leading Camden employers in pledge to tackle air pollution in the borough Camden has some of the worst pollution hotspots in London - its air contains 24% higher levels of pollutants than the UK average.
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024 FTSE 100 Live 01 November: Markets calmer after sell-off, Reckitt Benckiser shares jump Borrowing costs continue to be in focus after a rocky week for markets on both sides of the Atlantic.