Corporate Governance

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Jockey staycool will also be supported with online and print buys, in-store elements and event sponsorships, in addition to several other marketing promotions throughout the year.

More than 200 consumer goods executives convened in NYC this week for the 2011 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. In its eighth year, the event delivered invaluable insight on hot customer-facing topics with its thought-provoking agenda -- featuring Walmart, Kraft and P&G -- and abundant networking opportunities. Here is a recap of the event's many highlights.

The engaging platform is expected to deliver consumers entertainment and fun along with beverages.

CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.

Rich Nanda of Deloitte Consulting provides tips for dealing with commodity inflation post the Great Recession.

The addition of drugstore.com's online business across its health, personal care, beauty and vision categories is expected to better position Walgreens as the most convenient multi-channel retailer of health and daily living needs in America.

The new team has deep, diverse and global experience to strengthen P&Gs global leadership in the beauty industry.