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  • What are America's Greatest Brands?

    The year 2011 provided a bumpy ride, filled with turbulent economic uncertainty, yet the brands featured in the ninth edition of Americas Greatest Brands landed safely and are thriving. Find out which consumer goods brands were deemed leaders alongside big names, like Walmart, NASCAR and UPS.

  • Top 10 Food Trends for 2012

    Known as the Supermarket Guru, Phil Lempert can predict the future and then help businesses and consumers understand it. In a recent blog article, he called 2011 one of the most exciting and game-changing years in the food world. Using last year as a backdrop, Lempert provided his top 10 predictions for the food industry in 2012.

  • Top 5 Sales and Marketing Headlines in 2011

    2011 has been an exciting and transformational year in the consumer goods industry. Here, we revisit a handful of the biggest news stories from Walmart's decision to finally share POS data to Kraft Foods big split which will undoubtedly have a continuing impact on the state of the industry.

  • Starbucks Introduces Beer and Wine Concept

    Starbucks will add beer, wine and small plates like almonds and bread with olive oil dip at five to seven stores in Chicago next year.

  • P&G Forms Consumer Health Care Partnership

    The new joint venture has the potential to reach double-digit sales growth and $4 billion in sales toward the end of the decade.

  • Store Closings to Top 5,000 in 2012

    While most retailers have already closed their worst performing stores and taken cost-cutting measures to stay afloat, the uncertain economic climate might lead to a substantial number of store closures in the first quarter of 2012.

  • Walmart to Close Marketside Stores

    Now, Walmart is banking on another small-store concept, more aligned with its roots, as a potential growth vehicle in rural and urban locations where its larger shops would not work.

  • Retail Loyalty Wars: Tesco Grows, Wal-Mart Falls Short

    New research shows that the economy hasnt been kind to most retail brands. The top 10 retail brands have lost $4.2 billion or 2 percent from the combined brand value. Find out why some retailers are bucking the trend and why others are still struggling to regain loyalty.
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