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Consumer package goods companies are starting to get more innovative in using mobile applications, including rich media ads and QR codes, to have a more direct relationship with consumers. Find out the challenges these companies face when it comes to marketing budgets, and which are leading the way with mobile marketing.

Earlier this year, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and General Mills all refused to carry Monsanto's corn, but there's one giant chain that's going for it.

A truck covered with QR codes for several P&G products, including Bounty paper towel, Head & Shoulders shampoo and Iams dog food, will visit a dozen popular locations in the city throughout the month of June.

Jennifer Beckett, vice president of Sales & Marketing at Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. (VMT), reveals how data sharing has drastically changed the collaborative analytics environment for retailers and suppliers.

While a fickle economy forced many retailers into challenging periods of deep discounting, some top retail brands have stayed above the fray. In a recent survey of Americans about brands across several retail segments, Walgreens emerged as the first ever drugstore brand of the year; Target stores was top-ranked for second straight year; and Woot.com replaced Groupon as the best daily deal web site.