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- 12/11/2012
2012 Top 100: Packaged Goods
No. 1 player P&G made progress toward its purpose-inspired growth strategy, while Unilever reported gains in its transformation to a sustainable growth company. Most of the companies on this list followed their lead with modest sales gains in 2011. - 12/11/2012
2012 Innovation, Business & Technology Awards
<em>CGT</em> honors Chobani, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Kimberly-Clark, Phoenix Brands and TrashCo for excellence in five award categories. - 12/11/2012
2012 Top 100: Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. knocked out some competition in the OTC pharmaceutical market when it acquired Wyeth's consumer healthcare brands in 2009. How has the Centrum-brand owner performed compared to the competition since? - 12/11/2012
Time Out for Thanks
CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue. - 12/11/2012
2012 Top 100: Beverages
Merger and acquisitions continue to transform the beverage list year after year, but growth remains steady for the majority. Look back at how the major beverage leaders grew market share in 2011. - 12/11/2012
2012 Top 100: Toys/Games
Children are perhaps the most fickle of all consumers. Find out which toy companies stayed on the "hot" list in 2011 and which ones are losing the popularity contest. - 12/11/2012
Growth in Uncertain Times
Mark Osborn of SAP details innovative ways in which consumer goods companies can capitalize on new market opportunities. - 12/11/2012
2012 Top 100: Health & Beauty Aids
Apparently, beauty <em>is</em> everything; at least to these companies and their loyal consumers. This market posted growth across the board with innovative health and beauty products and business strategies. - 12/10/2012
Coca-Cola Partners with HSN
The partnership will intertwine the Coca-Cola brand into HSNs programming events throughout the year and include the most extensive online store of Coca-Cola merchandise in the world, HSN merchandise added to the My Coke Rewards store for Coke fans, as well as engaging programming and unique multi-platform content throughout the year.<br /> - 12/10/2012
Newell Rubbermaid Accelerates Growth in China
For a number of years, the company's Tools and Fine Writing businesses have led the way in China, while its Commercial Products and Baby segments are making good progress. The company is now in a position to begin building its go-to-market system at scale in China, utilizing Shanghai as a key hub.<br />