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New Rules for Shopper Privacy
IDC Retail Insights releases the results of its 2013 Annual Shopper survey, revealing that nearly two-thirds of consumers worry they don't have enough control over what retailers can know about them. Here are some more of the green lights and bright red lines retailers should abide when it comes to consumer dispositions on this topic of hot debate.
Walmart Asks Suppliers to Deliver Supply Chain Innovation
What does the No. 1 U.S. retailer do when it finds gaps and missed opportunities in its supply chain? It joins forces with CEOs from more than a dozen global companies to pledge new commitments that accelerate innovation. The participating suppliers, including Kellogg, Coca-Cola, P&G, Unilever, General Mills and many more, represent more than $100 billion in sales at Walmart. Find out how this retail giant is using its pull to create change from one end of the supply chain to the other.

Feeding an Obsession

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.
Top 50 U.S. Retail Brands

Walmart maintains its No. 1 spot on a new list of the best retail brands, and even with a 6 percent decline in brand value it preserves an enormous margin over the next closest brand. Four brands increased their brand value by more than 25 percent this year, while others fell off the list completely.
P&G Accelerates Innovation in Asia

The grand opening of P&Gs third high tech innovation center in the region will house 254 advanced research laboratories.
What does CX Mean for Manufacturers?

Competitive pressures and desire for more meaningful customer relationships are driving manufacturers to reconsider what the customer experience means. IDCs latest report revealed that the customer (however you define it) is varied and complex. Find out what else IDC uncovered, including reaching 5i customers, the role of social, mobile, big data and more.
Nestle Opens China Institute for Food Safety

The support will include early management of food safety issues and collaboration with local universities, research institutes and government agencies on food safety issues.
When in Rome... (Marketing to Millennials)

Best-selling author, Gary Vaynerchuk is a self-described influencer, entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, speaker and Jets fan. Recently, he weighed in on The White Houses March Madness-themed marketing campaign to uninsured 20-somethings. So, whats the verdict? Vaynerchuk is shocked by the number of brands that are still trying to reach Millennials through print, radio, and TV.
IDC Launches Manufacturing Commerce Strategies Service

The new offering will examine key trends, technologies and best practices in e-procurement, B2B integration, commerce networks and supplier and customer relationships.
Mahindra Challenges India to Drive Disruptive Innovation

The Mahindra Group launches India's biggest innovation prize - the 'Rise Prize' which offers USD1 million to drive globally relevant, disruptive innovations while helping build a culture of innovation in India.

New Rules for Shopper Privacy

Walmart Asks Suppliers to Deliver Supply Chain Innovation

Feeding an Obsession

Top 50 U.S. Retail Brands

P&G Accelerates Innovation in Asia

What does CX Mean for Manufacturers?

Nestle Opens China Institute for Food Safety

When in Rome... (Marketing to Millennials)

IDC Launches Manufacturing Commerce Strategies Service

Mahindra Challenges India to Drive Disruptive Innovation