Finance & Capital Management

What are the three points of difference in the definitions of a global organization, and how do they matter to corporate performance?

In 2012,CGT first reported the fastest-growing consumer goods companies according to Fortune, which included three apparel companies, and one beverage company. Two years later, this list adds a couple more big CG names into the roster, including two powerhouse brands: Keurig and Under Armour.

Companies across all industries depend more and more on analytics and insights to run their businesses profitably. But, attracting, managing and retaining talented personnel to execute on those strategies is proving to be quite the challenge. This is not the case for consumer products heavyweight P&G, which has been at the top of its analytics game for 50 years now.

In this newly created position, the executive will be responsible for leading a team charged with the ongoing refinement of existing corporate initiatives and the development of additional strategies designed to elevate corporate performance and drive increased sales and profitability.

The proposed acquisition will expand General Mills fast-growing natural and organic foods business, and has an aggregate value of approximately $820 million.

The report details important steps Mondelez International has made to meet key well-being metrics in the areas of mindful snacking, sustainability, communities and safety.

The deal would nearly double DPSs company-owned distribution in Pennsylvania and add glass package manufacturing capabilities.

The Hershey Company announced that David W. Tacka, senior vice president and chief financial officer, intends to retire from the company at the end of the year.