ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/1/2010
IMI Global Builds Consumer Confidence in Food Supply Chain
www.WhereFoodComesFrom.com showcases farmers, ranchers and processors who adhere to best practices "from farm to fork." - 3/1/2010
The Most Frequently Tried New Products in 2010
Consumers reveal why they are more likely to try products from Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Kashi, Kellogg and others over the competition. - 2/25/2010
Diamond Foods to Acquire Kettle Foods
Pursuant to the agreement, Diamond will acquire Kettle operations in both the United States and the UK for $615 million in cash. - 2/23/2010
Innovation: Ability vs. Capability
Is it possible that a CG organization can possess the ability to respond to marketplace challenges, yet simultaneously lack the capability? Richard Essigs, director, Consumer Products Industry for IBM, answers this important innovation riddle. - 2/22/2010
Jones Apparel Brands Sell Products on Facebook
A highly-branded shopping experience prompted a total fan base increase of 35 percent for Rachel Roy on Facebook. - 2/22/2010
Smithfield Foods Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
Dennis H. Treacy joined Smithfield Foods in 2002 and last served as vice president, environmental and corporate affairs. - 2/21/2010
New Mountain Capital to Acquire RedPrairie
The private equity firm sees opportunities to continue the company's growth trajectory. - 2/21/2010
Mobile Online Shopping to Reach $119B in 2015
Mobile online shopping is reaching critical mass, and ABI Research predicts it will represent 8 percent of the total e-commerce market within five years. - 2/18/2010
Improve Marketing Effectiveness in a Digital World: Kevin Tigges, Microsoft
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Quirky.com Takes Open Innovation to a New Level
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