Walmarts CEO of Global e-Commerce division told investors that e-commerce is the next growth engine for the leading retailer: "We want to know what every product in the world is, who every person in the world is and then connect them.
In just 12 weeks, Accenture built and implemented a new digital social platform for Unilever that will help connect its marketers, brand managers and partners in 190 countries.
As retailers have grown more open with sharing their operational data with suppliers, CG manufacturers have been empowered to deliver analysis and recommendations that have helped both sides of the partnership attain important goals.
The word of mouth generation has transformed into the word of finger era. Spreading the word has never been so fast, so focused and truly viral with a matter of a finger click.
Actions expected to generate approximately $40 million in annualized pre-tax savings include closing approximately 170 underperforming domestic retail stores by mid-2014.
The company is taking the measures to further enhance its ability to execute its business strategy, accelerate international growth, and develop and broaden leadership talent.
CEO Paul Polman details how brands that have made sustainability central to their brand proposition or product innovation accelerated sales during 2012.
