CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software, hardware and/or services for B2B and B2C, direct-to-consumer, wholesale/retail commerce and e-commerce.
With urbanization a growing trend around the world, theres a new form of segmentation that allows companies to act locally without losing large-scale delivery. Using a city archetype approach can enable companies to capture these opportunities without adding complexity or cost.
Recognizing weak identical-store sales and a growing competition in the Northeast, Ahold USA turned to Copernicus Marketing Consulting & Research in December of 2014 to launch a market-based segmentation project.
Zero-based budgeting is lately all the rage in consumer goods. Instead of assuming every departments budget should be exactly the same as it was last period plus or minus some incremental adjustments, the default assumption is that each department should budget for everything that they invest in from a zero base.One example of where this philosophy should be applied is in trade promotions.
CGT honors Frito-Lay North America for deploying an advanced analytic trade optimization solution to reduce unprofitable trade promotion spend by up to 50 percent in major accounts, increasing employee productivity, revenue and profits.
CGT honors Lactalis American Group, Inc. for using technology to encourage trials and drive sales via couponing opportunities, and serving ads to consumers who are browsing within a digital grocery environment.
