November 3, 2025
- Kimberly-Clark will be purchasing Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, in a deal worth an estimated $48.7 billion. “We are excited to bring together two iconic companies to create a global health and wellness leader,” said Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO (via press release).
- Amazon is experimenting with broadening its Whole Foods product selection, without sullying the cache of the brand, by introducing ShopBots into the equation. For those shoppers who wish to order items outside of the usual Whole Foods range, orders can be picked via app (via TipRanks).
- Calvin Klein has launched a Re-Calvin service, one aimed at taking back previously loved garments from its loyal shoppers in an environmentally responsible manner. “As Calvin Klein continues its sustainability journey, we are proud to introduce a program that makes circularity more accessible for our customers and delivers alternative uses for pre-loved items,” said David Savman, global brand president, Calvin Klein (via Chain Store Age).
- Heineken has promised improved revenue amid a cost-cutting strategy, however, investors remain zeroed in on the company pushing for plant closures in order to keep business moving. CEO Dolf van den Brink is staring down two headwinds — delivering greater efficiency while bringing back soft volume growth (via Reuters).
- Tariffs could result in as much as $40 billion in costs tied to holiday shoppers’ and sellers’ business, according to LendingTree. “It can have a real impact on many families. It could prompt people to cut back on gift-giving this year or lead to them taking on extra debt,” said LendingTree’s chief consumer financial analyst (via CNBC).
- Chick-fil-A has launched a new restaurant concept focused around breakfast options. Daybright’s concept location is nestled in an Atlanta suburb, and could be proof of concept for the established QSR brand to move into new territory (via Chain Store Age).