Lisa Johnston

Editorial Director

Author Profile

Lisa Johnston is the Editorial Director of CGT. She joined the brand in 2020. Her journalism background includes writing for both business and consumer audiences, specializing in technology, retail, and consumer goods. In addition to speaking at a range of industry events and sharing editorial expertise as a media panelist, she's served as a judge for such programs as the Consumer Technology Hall of Fame and the Jesse H. Neal Awards.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

11/26/2023
In Data We Trust: How Johnsonville Kept the Sky In Place When Sales Dipped
Sometimes data leads the way to new and exciting opportunities; sometimes it prevents us from making profoundly terrible decisions; and sometimes it simply helps us understand the sky isn’t falling.

Lisa Johnston
11/26/2023
Southern Glazer’s Leans Into AI-Fueled Robotic Warehouse Automation
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is investing in robotics for its warehouses, joining the rush of companies eager to build up their efficient customer service capabilities through emerging technologies.

Lisa Johnston
11/20/2023
Unilever Accelerating AI, Graph Technology With New Global Lab
The latest step in Unilever’s new corporate strategy includes the opening of its first global artificial intelligence lab, where it intends to hasten the tech’s use across a range of functions.

Lisa Johnston
11/15/2023
Food Waste Baseline Determined from Data-Sharing Coalition
A host of consumer goods manufacturers and retailers that includes McCain Foods and Tesco are sharing data in a bid to reduce food waste, and the first findings are now available.

Lisa Johnston
11/14/2023
Kraft Heinz Elevates Diana Frost & Cory Onell In Executive Restructuring
Diana Frost and Cory Onell have both been promoted to new roles as part of a series of changes to the executive leadership team.

Lisa Johnston
11/12/2023
Proximo Spirits Expanding Use of Decision Intelligence Across the Globe
Proximo Spirits is extending its use of decision intelligence within demand planning across 85 countries after successful pilots in the United States.

Lisa Johnston
11/8/2023
Yeti Reengineers E-commerce Buy Flow As DTC Grows More Critical
Yeti has upgraded its direct-to-consumer website to elevate consumer experiences, and it’s rolling out the changes across its global suite of e-commerce sites.

Lisa Johnston
11/7/2023
J.M. Smucker Restructures and Expands Bryan Hutson’s Scope
The J. M. Smucker Co. is restructuring and aligning its information services function under CFO Tucker Marshall.

Lisa Johnston
11/6/2023
Kraft Heinz Leaning On RGM To Maintain Promotion ROI
While consumers may be hunting for deals this holiday season, Kraft Heinz remains firm that it won’t return to its pre-pandemic promotion-heavy tactics.

Lisa Johnston
11/2/2023
What CPGs Think About Ozempic and GLP-1 (Hint: More Data, Please)
Alarm bells have been ringing about the potential impact of GLP-1 drugs on food and beverage purchase habits, but a recent study indicates this is merely another consumer behavior trend to navigate — and many say more data is needed.

Lisa Johnston