Data & Analytics

Today's shopper wants to be heard, but todays manufacturers have big mouths and little ears. They cannot hear. As a result, the shifts in the market are sensed too late.

Energizer will equip its field team with a mobile field force application with advanced capabilities for multi-location audits, branch-logic surveys, photo management and in-store selling.

For Brooks Sports, Inc., the rise in running means opportunities as well as challenges. This omnichannel experience, combined with rising demand and accelerated inventory dynamics for retailers across the globe, drove Brooks to make some shifts of its own.

The chief executive of Heineken, the world's third largest brewer, told CNBC that he expected to see continued sales growth in emerging markets, despite the occasional "hiccup" in the future. Heineken reported higher first-half results than markets expected as it increased profit in all regions except Africa.

Children's clothing retailer Carter's, Inc. has achieved over 25 percent growth in e-commerce over the last year, the highest growth in online sales to U.S. consumers in nine quarters. Carter's has also launched e-commerce in China and is piloting a new loyalty program.

The collaboration between the CPG and retailer, aims to engage consumers with the brands they know, while empowering them to make a difference through a sustainable international development model.

The Census Bureau publishes annual figures on each state's international trade. For a map look at the biggest trade partners by dollar value of goods imported and exported for each state in 2014 read on.

Mike McNamara recently took over as Target's CIO. Just a few weeks into his position, McNamara answered five questions. Read McNamara's thoughts on new ways to wow customers.