Retail

With the growing competition from Amazon.com across all sectors in which it competes, brands like Target, Best Buy, Walmart and others are looking to understand how to better compete against this ubiquitous retailer. Results from a new study show that many retailers have a way to go; specifically, for most brands measured, the local store outperforms its online counterpart.

Past recipients have included the chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates and the chairman and CEO of IBM Corporation Samuel J. Palmisano.

The "Duck Dynasty" greeting cards will land in Walmart stores in time for Father's Day.

Designed to meet the increasing demand for healthy food products at a great price, Target is introducing Simply Balanced, a new food collection within its owned brand portfolio.

Breakthrough innovators in the consumer goods industry challenge convention and triumph by expanding or transforming categories. They possess the rare ability to pursue, shape, develop and activate insights that deliver what consumers want. Heres a look at 14 of the more distinctive, relevant new product launches that will stand the test of time.

The announcement could lead to more major changes for one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, which sold its packaged foods and Asia fresh business for $1.69 billion in April.

The similarities between Inkiru and @WalmartLabs are said to be uncanny, with both having an innovative spirit and the ability to leverage big data to improve the customer experience.

Weeklong festivities will feature 14,000 associates from all 27 countries and highlight the career opportunities at Walmart.