Many top consumer goods companies, such as Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, join forces to uncover the state of the Connected Home Market and identify business opportunities for the future.
A recent consumer survey about family management from Forrester Research on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation found that more than 50 percent of consumers would like solutions to help create weekly shopping lists, a family calendar and a message center.
On September 24-26, more than 80 senior-level consumer goods executives gathered at The Four Seasons in Miami, Fla., for the second annual Consumer Goods Growth & Innovation Forum.
Newell Rubbermaid expands its presence into Asia, taking on strollers, car seats and other children's products. In the United States, the company completes its buy of restroom hygiene systems.
