HUL expands specialty channels, bets big on digital and quick commerce

Rohit Jawa, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, HUL Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) maker Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is building speciality channels including health and wellness stores, premium beauty outlets, and gourmet food retailers, the company said in its FY25 annual report. The company is leveraging AI and technology to strengthen its presence in modern trade,…

Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word “éclaircissement”, synonymous with enlightenment, to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US. The 13-year-old from Texas outlasted eight other finalists and defeated last year’s champion, Sarvadnya Kadam, to claim the title and take home the $52,500 prize. Zaki lost to Kadam in 2024 during a…