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

The last two years were tough ones for retailers, and many fell by the wayside. But things are looking up. A new study reports that for the first time since 2007, retailers are expanding store count and headcount. Plus, they are looking to transform business with new technologies, like cloud-based computing and virtualization. Heres what you can expect from your customers in the year ahead.

Consumer tests have shown that Aqua Tube is the most relevant and appealing innovation in the bathroom in the last decades.

The company reaches the halfway mark on its carbon reduction target in year two, with aim of 20 percent reduction by 2020.

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested thousands of products for its third annual VIP Awards -- "Very Innovative Product" that is. Not surprisingly, the iPad made the annual list of 10, but the wildly popular tablet was joined by a few less obvious choices. Plus, find out which 1946 household staple took home the Hall of Fame award.

It's still no surprise that P&G again tops this year's list. Find out which 19 other organizations keep P&G company on this register of CPG leaders.

Campbell Soup gives all varieties of SpaghettiOs pasta a healthier level of sodium and provides a full serving of vegetables.

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