Nike, Inc.

Commonalities among the 10 most profitable apparel manufacturers on this list (courtesy of sister publication Apparel) point largely to the effective use of technology.

A deal with the e-tailing giant comes as direct digital sales surpass $2 billion.

Amazon joins Apple and P&G in qualifying for the consultancy's "Masters" category of sustained leadership.

Despite valid reluctance, direct to consumer sales are part of the CPG industry’s future.

Amazon.com created yet more turmoil in the consumer packaged goods industry last week when news broke that the e-commerce giant plans to encourage leading manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers.

CGT’s annual ranking looks at the revenue winners and losers in an increasingly digital industry disrupted by changing consumer demands.

While Amazon excelled in engagement, Target and Nike did a particularly good job of co-creating content.