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For the first time in a long time, this year's listing of the top 100 public consumer goods companies tells more good news than bad. The majority of companies realized modest revenue growth despite ongoing economic challenges; and some categories, like Food and Apparel, posted sales gains across the board. Read on to find out how your company, your partners and/or your competitors performed by comparison.

One of companys most experienced global executives will lead top global growth initiative for Sharpie, Paper Mate brands.

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.

The French manufacturer and distributor of socks and childrens shoes adopts technology to accelerate new product introduction and increase the efficiency of product development.

When it comes to the health of the consumer goods market, is the glass half full or half empty? According to the results of the 2010 Consumer Goods Registry, which ranks the top 100 public companies according to 2009 annual revenues, both viewpoints are correct.

Watch candid Q&A videosfrom the industry thought leaders that presented at this year's premier eventfor innovation-focused executives in the CG industry.

Author and Kellogg Innovation Network Founder Robert C. Wolcott's identifies four models around which companies can design new businesses successfully.