Strategy

The exec comes most recently from Reebok and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the retail footprint in North America, including the entire fleet of full-price and outlet stores.

The executive will lead LeapFrog's efforts to grow the company's existing platforms, while developing future engaging and educational experiences for children that broaden the LeapFrog brand experience with children and parents.

The investment is expected to support geographic expansion in Asia and acceleration of product innovation.

On July 28, 2014, Dollar Tree, Inc. announced its intent to takeover Family Dollar for $8.5 billion. Will the merged company, with more than 13,000 stores in 48 states and five Canadian Provinces, create significant competition for big box retailers, like Walmart?

Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith says that the company lacked then necessary scale to gain lading share positions in these markets.

New research finds that more than half of business leaders place digital strategy and data analytics high on their agenda. Yet, 32 percent of respondents currently see themselves as having weak or no capabilities in these areas. Meanwhile, the supply chain was rated by consumer goods and retail executives as the No. 1 challenge for their companies and is also the most likely to receive increased investment this year.

Bill Simon's successor, Greg Foran, joined the company in October 2011 and became President and CEO of Walmart China in March 2012.

Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool identified a number of trends that prompted the development of their newest innovation, SWASH.