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Giant-Carlisle heavily ramped up its sponsorship of MLB's Philadelphia Phillies this season with a slew of new offerings and promotions.

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: product image creation software Virtual Photographer.

The family-owned grocer has tapped tools from Eversight to expand the ability to test pricing and promotion in stores in real time.

The retailer has been steadily adding items to its private label brand portfolio over the past couple years, with sales penetration reaching its highest rate to date.

A majority stake in eSalon.com helps the global CPG strengthen its own hair color portfolio and grow its digital business.

Publix teamed with Nestle and Sparkling Ice to run respective summer rebate programs administered via Snipp Interactive.

Unilever is again running a summer program incentivizing ice cream purchases at 10 Albertsons Cos. chains, this time drumming up more of a digital presence.

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: AR-driven makeup try-on tool YouCam for Web.

The U.S. giant will buy Pioneer Foods for roughly $1.7 billion as a way to expand its global footprint.

The AI-enabled Meal Hero app helps users make customized meal plans and related shopping lists. 

Best Buy recently put its weight behind the June 21 launch of Activision's Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled video game with plenty of support ranging from in-store demos and displays to a preorder bonus and digital support.  

At ARF's ShopperxScience event, Hershey Co.'s Ashlee Carlisle shared how the manufacturer has drawn inspiration from direct-to-consumer brands.

The Coca-Cola-owned beverage company has rolled out interactive vending machines that enable shoppers to donate to charity in four U.S. cities.

Publix has deepened its ties to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative, as a way to further support seafood sustainability and transparency practices.

The pilot will trace milk back to its origins as a way of bringing more transparency to the food and beverage company's supply chain.

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: AR-enabled self-translating wine labels from Third Aurora.

CVS/pharmacy recently kicked off its first-ever “ExtraCare H(app)iness Event," promising loyalty members a different “surprise” offer within the retailer's mobile application every Wednesday and Sunday from June 30 through July 26.

The luxury shoe manufacturer freshened up its mobile app with a tool that lets shoppers to virtually try on Ace sneakers.

The beverage manufacturer unveiled the various steps its water brands will take to remove plastic from their packaging processes.