Study: CGs Exploring B2B Uses for Virtual Reality Nearly nine out of 10 U.S. companies are investigating the use of virtual reality technologies, according to a recent study by ABI Research. Mars Food Grabs a Tasty BiteThe company will buy Preferred Brands International, a manufacturer of Indian and Asian foods sold primarily under the Tasty Bite brand. Talking Rain, Tata Beverages Strike DSD Alliance The pact brings Tata's Himalayan Natural Mineral Water to the U.S. through the independent Sparkling Ice direct-store-delivery distribution network. Target Buys Delivery Logistics Platform Acquiring technology company Grand Junction will expand the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment capabilities — including same-day delivery. Sam's Club Has an Eye for Home Delivery Sam’s Club is working with Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Valeant Pharmaceuticals to promote its contact lens delivery program in stores. Today's Consumer: How Did We Get Here? Shopper data pro Ron Lunde joins Oracle's Michael Forhez to examine the data challenges currently facing consumer goods companies. Disrupting the Consumer Experience For decades, shopping was all about "bigger is better." But consumer expectations have changed as new technologies have emerged. Terrell Joins GSK to Head up Digital, Technology The former Walmart CIO has "a company-wide remit to transform how new technologies are used to improve performance." Amazon and CPGs: Friends or Foes? Given that Amazon is extremely shopper-focused and has shown tremendous resilience in placing big bets, consumer goods manufacturers don’t have a choice. Everyday Essentials for Click & Mortar First Previous 239 240 241 242 243 Next Last
