Sector: Household and Personal Products

Headlines about Wal-Mart Stores' better-than-expected earnings mean that, at least for now, Wall Street isn't so concerned about bribery allegations in Mexico and impending investigations.    Read More

With shares tumbling after Coty, the privately held maker of Beyoncé Knowles perfume, withdrew its hotly contested $10.7 billion takeover offer, Avon Products CEO Sherilyn McCoy needs to prove to investors that a turnaround plan is possible for the beauty products giant.    Read More

A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts goes on sale at Sotheby's in Geneva on May 15.   Read More

If you don’t know what a “beauty balm” or “blemish balm” is yet, chances are you will soon.  Sales of the products, which are also known as BB creams, have grown significantly in the past several months, according to a new report from market researcher NPD Group. And it’s no wonder, as the creams blend together the benefits of several beauty products all in one — a plus for time-pressed women.    Read More

We caught up with brewing pioneer Ken Grossman to talk about Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the business of craft beer: past, present and future.   Read More

CEO Donald Knauss told CNBC Clorox was faced with $140 million to $150 million more in commodities costs, and that meant raising prices on its household cleaners, bleach and other consumer products.    Read More

Although consumers have been steadily shifting to private-label foods and beverages, the shift may be born out of necessity rather than a deliberate choice on the part of the consumer, according to the findings of a new report from NPD Group.   Read More

Priceline.com is profiting from the old adage that good things come to those who wait, offering  last-minute hotel and car bookers ways to get discounts through its mobile application.   Read More

One year after its initial public offering, Mattress Firm is taking market share and is ready for a king-sized expansion, CEO Stephen Stagner told CNBC Friday.    Read More

Market research firm NPD Group says that 80 percent of morning meals are purchased from fast food establishments and research shows that people care less about the price of their breakfast than any other meal because it’s so much about convenience and speed.    Read More