Case Studies

2011 Top 100: The Consumer Goods Registry
Overall, the economy still wasn't looking pretty in 2010, but it wasn't completely ugly either. Most of the consumer goods companies on CGT's Top 100 list made modest sales gains. A few leapfrogged the competition. Yet, many others were still fighting an uphill battle.
2011 Top 100: Packaged Goods
No. 1 player P&G sustained its growth trajectory in 2011 despite significant business and economic challenges, as did many of other companies on this list, making it one of the healthiest verticals in 2010.

2011 Top 100: Apparel, Accessories and Footwear

Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland and Liz Claiborne are just a few of the brands that found new homes in 2010 and 2011. Find out how brand shuffling is affecting the ranks in the apparel, footwear and accessories market.
2011 Top 100: Housewares/Appliances

The DIY consumer didn't lose steam when it came to spending in 2010. Overall, this category experienced little loss. And with 125 percent growth, Stanley Black & Decker proved the runaway hit.
2011 Top 100: Tobacco

It's a similar story every year for this highly regulated, highly scrutinized industry. The trend continues toward innovating nicotine products, with British American Tobacco leading the way.
2011 Top 100: Beverages

Mergers and acquisitions continue to transform the beverage list year after year, and growth remains steady for the majority. Find out who leads the pack and why.
2011 Top 100: Pharmaceuticals

Say hello to an old friend: Pfizer Inc. knocked out some competition in the OTC pharmaceutical market when it acquired Wyeth's consumer healthcare brands last year.
2011 Top 100: Retail

Store closings slowed in 2010 compared in 2009 with most retailers executing growth strategies to match a new kind of consumer. Walmart, for example, is now banking on a new store format to boost sales.
2011 Top 100: Food

Big headlines rocked the food industry in 2010 and 2011. Two leading companies are going through amicable breakups while others remain focused on executing improvement initiatives for future growth.
General Mills Creates New Consumer Experiences

There is no doubt about it General Mills Corporation has entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to reaching consumers in new ways with new products. One of the company's recent new ventures, Gluten Freely, is the perfect example.