Supply Chain & Merchandising

The $65 million investment will enable the company to better recruit, retain and develop talent across a range of science and technical disciplines.

Effective October 18, Mark Erceg will be responsible for the prestigious retailer's worldwide financial, indirect procurement and IT functions.

Barry Callebaut integrates 65,000 cocoa farmers in Cte dIvoire and will include more across the world, for a stronger supply chain.

After market research reveals a wealth of opportunity for healthier alternatives, Talking Rain brand, Sparkling Ice, expands into the UK and Ireland.

Once Anheuser-Busch InBev seals its 79 billion pound takeover of rival brewer SABMiller, it could find itself party to other smaller deals, involving Castel Group, Coca-Cola and Anadolu Efes.

In order to achieve optimal global expansion, Richard Essigs of E&Y explains how to balance what strategies have worked in the past with what will deliver success in the future.

Chris Hobson, vice president, Global Business Technologies at VF Corporation, writes about the companys latest complex technology project Acadia. With more than 30 brands, 63,000 associates, 1,500 retail stores and $12.4 billion in revenue, VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies. Here, the company creates one comprehensive technology platform that powers its back-end processes for all eight of its outdoor and action sports brands.

CGT Editor Alarice Rajagopal gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.