Technology

Mark Osborn of SAP details innovative ways in which consumer goods companies can capitalize on new market opportunities.

No. 1 player P&G made progress toward its purpose-inspired growth strategy, while Unilever reported gains in its transformation to a sustainable growth company. Most of the companies on this list followed their lead with modest sales gains in 2011.

Pfizer Inc. knocked out some competition in the OTC pharmaceutical market when it acquired Wyeth's consumer healthcare brands in 2009. How has the Centrum-brand owner performed compared to the competition since?

Economic conditions and emerging technologies are forcing retailers to identify new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. Walmart, for example, stepped up supplier collaboration in more ways than one.

Gartner is witness to many on-going supply chain transformations within the consumer products industry. Here are some common characteristics of supply chain leaders. Plus, Steutermann reveals four important thoughts for the coming year.

From fresher frozen meals to food trucks for dogs, consumers can expect to see a variety of interesting trends to tickle the tummy in 2013. Nestl, the worlds leading nutrition, health and wellness company, recently issued some predictions destined to please the palates of all family members, including pets.

The partnership will intertwine the Coca-Cola brand into HSNs programming events throughout the year and include the most extensive online store of Coca-Cola merchandise in the world, HSN merchandise added to the My Coke Rewards store for Coke fans, as well as engaging programming and unique multi-platform content throughout the year.

New product launches continue the momentum generated by other recent new breakfast products, including Krave cereal, which was the most successful cereal launch in the category in the last 20 years.