Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

Fifty thousand consumers nationwide chose 27 consumer packaged goods brands to receive the 2013 Product of the Year award. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10 percent to 15 percent. Get the list of winners here.

Help Nestle recognize local efforts from individuals, NGOs, or small enterprises that offer innovative solutions to improve nutritional deficiencies, access to clean water or progress in rural development.

Nearly two-thirds of users who fan social media pages are choosing to follow brands and retailers beating out celebrities and TV shows. That means that, surprisingly, Walmart is actually a bigger deal than Kim Kardishian when it comes to social media. Find out how brand popularity online is impacting buying behavior.

Contrary to the usual strategies of many top retailers, a new study reveals that consumers are often put off by promises of lowest prices. Read on to find out the significant implications that this research has for retailers and manufacturers.

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

Post Foods, LLC, introduces new Great Grains Protein Blend cereal, which helps support a healthy metabolism.

L'Oreal USA announces the official launch of www.forgirlsinscience.org, a website designed to inspire and empower girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M).