Manufacturer

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

Merging the retail and e-commerce functions is one way the classic jeans brand is seeking to refit the company for growth.

The Haier division is simplifying its smart home services through a direct connection to Google Home.

The launch is yet another indication that private label is gaining steam in the U.S.

The upscale shoe brand has improved collaboration and reduced manual data entry with a PLM implementation from Centric Software.

The advent of blockchain technology is making it possible for consumer goods makers to create food value chains that deliver trust and transparency.

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: price intelligence tool Competitoor. 

Investor-backed Hometown Foods now owns the Pillsbury, Funfetti, Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White baking brands.