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Although the need for a direct-to-consumer sales strategy would seem to be a foregone conclusion for the consumer goods industry, many individual companies are apparently still on the fence.

A New Jersey-based technology company is hoping retailers and shoppers alike will clamor for its new robotic shopping cart in 2017.  

HarperCollins Christian Publishing began testing a new marketing channel this month by providing daily inspirational messages through the Amazon Alexa "intelligent assistant" voice control system.

Providing a better experience for grocery shoppers could lead to stronger loyalty for retailers in 2017, according to one veteran industry watcher.

Staples promoted Faisal Masud to the newly created role of chief technology officer.

What will the future of nutrition look like? Cargill has built two new research facilities to help envision the answer.

Sneaker IQ went up a few notches as Under Armour unveiled UA Record Equipped running shoes with automatic tracking capabilities and pre-workout data on muscular fatigue.