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Settling industry rumors, Anheuser-Busch InBev noted that there is truth to the recent speculation regarding a possible combination between AB InBev and Grupo Modelo.

A survey from NYU found that more than half of consumers called their experience of communicating with brands via social media "disappointing" or "mediocre." The survey measured sentiment across eight different industries to rate the best and worst in social customer service. Get the results here.

These five global companies form the Plant PET Technology Collaborative (PTC), a strategic working group focused on accelerating the development and use of 100% plant-based PET materials and fiber in their products.

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

A new study recently polled more than 38,500 American consumers about more than 1,500 lifestyle, product and service brands to reveal which brands Americans are likely to reach for when they are hungry. Find out why Chobani, Lays and Oreo were deemed Brands of the Year in their respective categories.

While a fickle economy forced many retailers into challenging periods of deep discounting, some top retail brands have stayed above the fray. In a recent survey of Americans about brands across several retail segments, Walgreens emerged as the first ever drugstore brand of the year; Target stores was top-ranked for second straight year; and Woot.com replaced Groupon as the best daily deal web site.