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Based on tests led by the manufacturer's In-market Testing for Growth group, Kraft can demonstrate how retailers can profitably improve shelf layouts, merchandising, marketing and servicing strategies.

Whirlpool implements a solution suite from Manhattan Associates to optimize inventory visibility with vendors and trading partners.

The new tool is developed in conjunction with more than 20global suppliers in hopes that it will lay the foundation for an industrystandard.

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CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives. Find out about their biggest accomplishments of late and get a glimpse into the big business initiatives they have on the horizon.

RITZ crackers, the brand that is Open for Fun, teams up withworld-renowned music artist Wyclef Jean to serve up all the ingredients forthis summer's ultimate block party experience.

A look inside a new research model for improving manufacturer/retailer collaboration for promotional activities from Gartner Inc. and the Promotion Optimization Institute.

Deloittereveals the results of a recent research survey of consumer products and retailexecutives on the challenges that national brands face.