Consumer Analytics

A new report identifies significant findings that can affect the way retailers and consumer good companies influence what consumers buy and where they buy it. Find out why the youth market is no longer retail's golden ticket, branded products are under threat and six-figure incomes are struggling.

A new survey reveals that the use of social and mobile channels are increasingly helping consumer goods companies become more comfortable with the direct-to-consumer selling model. In fact, the number of companies selling products directly to consumers isexpected to increase from 24 percent to 41 percent over the next 12 months.

CGT Executive Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Southern Comfort Fiery Pepper, Finlandia's flavored vodkas...the liquor category has never looked or tasted so good thanks in part to Brown-Forman Corporation, which put innovation front and center in its long-term growth strategy.

Deckers recognized an immediate increase in customer engagement upon switching to Demandware, including a 14 percent increase in conversion on UGGAustralia.com in the first week.

Driscolls wanted to create a stronger connection between its berries and consumers. To help engage consumers on a more personal level, Driscolls created a traceability program called Follow Us To The Farm, which is accessible via the www.driscsolls.com web site.