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Emma Walmsley was named GSK CEO designate. She will succeed Andrew Witty as GSK CEO when he retires in March 2017.

Future retail success depends on "digital asset management."

Raphael Savalle writes articles about the Consumer Goods sector, its strategic challenges and opportunities to help executives think about their options and to engage managers in thinking strategically. The following is an excerpt from his article "Why do FMCG's CFOs care about ROA and why should you?," which is the 4th article in his series on Total Shareholder Return (TSR).

Pepsi announces the addition of 1893, inspired by the original recipes created in 1893 by Pepsi founder Caleb Bradham.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, New Jersey. President and chief executive officer Denise Morrison has been elected as co-chair of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) board of directors. 

When launching products in the competitive grocery and drugstore space, it is essential for marketers to get things right, beginning but not ending with prominent shelf placement in brick-and-mortar stores. 

To date, the company's Innovation Centers have established more than 80 collaborations, including six new announcements with organizations in Australia and China.

The focus is on developing high-quality products for Chinese consumers including snacks, convenient meals, yogurt and super-premium ice cream.