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The line, first introduced in 2004, is a strong player in the refrigerated side dish segment.

IDC surveyed manufacturers and retailers about their joint initiatives in areas like S&OP, private label and sustainability. Then we asked experts from Sony, Goodyear and SAP to candidly discuss findings. Hear what they had to say.

The $1.7 billion transaction combines Shiseido's global reach and product development capabilities with Bare Escentuals' mineral-based cosmetic portfolio and multi-channel marketing.

The eStore featuring P&G brands will test innovative e-commerce concepts that are expected to unlock growth for online sales of consumer product categories.

By selecting the Alice solution, manufacturers will have access to interactive marketing opportunities and a set of consumer data.

American Apparel is expected to boost sales, customer satisfaction and employee productivity with the RFID solution from Xterprise.

IDC's Simon Ellis recently spoke with technology vendors, consultants, academics and manufacturing end users about what the coming year will hold for consumer goods companies. Read on to find out the future of the industry across supply chain, PLM, emerging technologies and more.