Case Studies

Chris Hobson, vice president, Global Business Technologies at VF Corporation, writes about the companys latest complex technology project Acadia. With more than 30 brands, 63,000 associates, 1,500 retail stores and $12.4 billion in revenue, VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies. Here, the company creates one comprehensive technology platform that powers its back-end processes for all eight of its outdoor and action sports brands.

When Kellogg Co.s brand, Bear Naked, realized that its Food Forward Millennial consumers were looking beyond the cereal aisle for new food experiences also to explore new and different tastes and flavors the company launched Bear Naked Custom Made Granola.

Marketers who analyze how supermarket shoppers navigate a category and make the necessary pricing and merchandising changes could see increased conversion rates. 

This year's class of Visionaries does not disappoint. Whether focused on supply chain, analytics, sales and marketing, or innovation, the insights these leaders share on the pages to come are invaluable. CGT is proud to present 11 movers and shakers who are making a major impression on the industry, starting with a retail visionary most recently from Walmart.

Clorox Co. created a marketing campaign to drive sales of charcoal grills and, in turn, motivate those new charcoal grill owners to become Kingsford customers.

Although brick-and-mortar retail has been the focus of The Kroger Co. from the very beginning, omnichannel strategies are changing the future of how consumers are shopping. Since there is now a greater need for suppliers to collaborate even more closely with their retailer partners, Kroger created Program Mercury to seamlessly blend together the traditional in-store experience with digital, into a truly omnichannel consumer experience.

This year's class of standout small to mid-sized businesses is making a major impact on the consumer goods industry.

Collaborative effort with Walgreens spells three-way success during the back-to-school season