Mergers & Acquisitions

Burberry COO John Smith will leave retailer in 2017.

In a series of posts on LinkedIn focused on Consumer Goods companies financial performance and total shareholder return (TSR), Raphael Savalle explores the key drivers of TSR and we'll reveal his Top 5 FMCG Companies.

Category growth and rising consumer demand for fresh baked goods drives a first-time acquisition for Hostess.

Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year.

Buck brings more than 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience to this new executive role.

The acquisition includes the Orin Swift Cellars brand, related inventory, and control of the elegant and popular tasting room located in St. Helena.

The Coca-Cola Company, together with Coca-Cola FEMSA, has entered into an agreement to acquire Unilever's AdeS soy-based beverage business.

As we turn the corner to the second half of the year, CGT takes a moment to reflect on the top headlines of 2016 so far. From lists to executive appointments to trends and more, here is look back at the topics that were top-of-mind on consumergoods.com.