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- 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Tobacco
It's a similar story every year for this highly regulated, highly scrutinized industry. The trend continues toward innovating nicotine products, with British American Tobacco leading the way. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Food
Big headlines rocked the food industry in 2010 and 2011. Two leading companies are going through amicable breakups while others remain focused on executing improvement initiatives for future growth. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: The Consumer Goods Registry
Overall, the economy still wasn't looking pretty in 2010, but it wasn't completely ugly either. Most of the consumer goods companies on <em>CGT</em>'s Top 100 list made modest sales gains. A few leapfrogged the competition. Yet, many others were still fighting an uphill battle. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Housewares/Appliances
The DIY consumer didn't lose steam when it came to spending in 2010. Overall, this category experienced little loss. And with 125 percent growth, Stanley Black & Decker proved the runaway hit. - 12/14/2011
Post Event Analysis
<a href="http://www.booz.com">Booz & Co.</a> shares tips for building capabilities to maximize trade spend return on investment. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland and Liz Claiborne are just a few of the brands that found new homes in 2010 and 2011. Find out how brand shuffling is affecting the ranks in the apparel, footwear and accessories market. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Retail
Store closings slowed in 2010 compared in 2009 with most retailers executing growth strategies to match a new kind of consumer. Walmart, for example, is now banking on a new store format to boost sales. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Packaged Goods
No. 1 player P&G sustained its growth trajectory in 2011 despite significant business and economic challenges, as did many of other companies on this list, making it one of the healthiest verticals in 2010. - 12/14/2011
2011 Innovation, Business & Technology Awards
<em>CGT</em> honors 15 consumer goods companies for excellence in their innovation, supply chain, customer management and growth strategies. - 12/14/2011
2011 Top 100: Pharmaceuticals
Say hello to an old friend: Pfizer Inc. knocked out some competition in the OTC pharmaceutical market when it acquired Wyeth's consumer healthcare brands last year.