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- 6/30/2004
Insights -- July 2004
According to a recent global survey of 650 companies conducted by Deloitte Research, new product revenue contribution is expected to average 34 percent of overall revenue by 2007, up 21 percent from 1998. - 6/30/2004
Power Users -- July 2004
In 1987, Nike started a revolution by unleashing The Air Max running shoe, the first of its type to incorporate Nike-AIR cushioning, which put a comfy new spin on athletic footwear and sent the industry-at-large back to the drawing board. - 6/30/2004
Heightened Awareness
Like so many other companies that sell to mass merchants and department stores, Heyman Corporation, an apparel manufacturer that produces branded clothes like OshKosh B'Gosh, Disney and Warner Brothers, had its fair share of deduction issues. - 6/30/2004
A Step in the Right Direction
Since its start in 1905, the Red Wing Shoe Company has held a solid commitment to four basic principles: "We are dedicated to quality, durability, comfort and providing a great value to our customers," says Rick Bawek, CFO, Red Wing Shoe Company. - 6/30/2004
Editor's Note -- July 2004
It amazes me that failed technology implementations that occurred years ago continue to make headlines today. - 6/30/2004
CGT Sales & Marketing Summit
Last month, more than 120 high-level consumer goods executives convened in New York City for the inaugural Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit a unique event launched in response to the convergence of sales and marketing and technology within leading consumer goods organizations. - 6/30/2004
Funding the Cause
This month, CGT sat down with Mark Osborn, Chief Solutions Officer for Gelco Information Netwok, to discuss details of Sarbane-Oxley, what it means for CG firms and, most importantly, what they need to do about it. - 6/30/2004
A Healthy Regimen
As a leading manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and other supplements designed to promote good health, Pharmavite, like other CPG manufacturers, wants to ensure that the right products are on store shelves at the right time. - 5/31/2004
The 25 Most Influential: June 2004
With a higher degree of mandates from retailers, corporate legislation like Sarbanes-Oxley and a crowded product marketplace, it would appear that the consumer goods landscape is an unforgiving atmosphere full of revenue roadblocks.