Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software, hardware and/or services for managing "mobility" for both internal and external communications.

Consumer confidence was a bit manic in 2012, hitting a five-year high in November and then dropping again in December as consumers doubted an end to the fiscal cliff. The impact of this uncertainty plays out in the results of this annual listing of the top-performing public consumer goods companies.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software/services for managing, monitoring and measuring internal and external social media communications/engagement.

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

The expanded line now includes Cinnamon Sugar and Salted Caramel varieties.

As 2014 begins, Mintel identifies four trends that are set to hit the American consumer market, examines the areas of commercial opportunity for brands and predicts what consumers will be buying this year.

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the inspirational food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbells Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of highly-trained chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Company.

While Black Friday (and now Thanksgiving Day) is the traditional kick off to the brick-and-mortar holiday shopping season, both days continue to grow in importance online. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday reached $1.735 billion in desktop online spending, representing the heaviest online spending day in history.