Technology

Amidst currency wars and defaulting nations, there are more opportunities than ever for creative brands to deliver on changing consumer needs. Trendwatching.com identifies 11 crucial consumer trends for 2011, including Urbanomics, Online Status Symbols and Owner-Less. Here is an excerpt from this fun and informative report.

Collaboration is a function of tapping into the collective intelligence of crowds and forming a knowledge network. Examples of this in the CG market are few and far between. However, CGT has the scoop on how P&G is leveraging such an environment using enterprise collaboration.

A division of Dole Food Company selects a solution to support compliance with European Import Control System and Export Control System regulations.

The integrated technology solutions provider successfully transitioned its entire client base to the new data center and is now preparing for private cloud computing capabilities.

In the last week, the beauty giant announced two transactions that would significantly strengthen its footprint in the Health & Beauty Aids market

For Solo Cup Company, more meaningful customer relationships are the end result of an improved ability to execute and manage trade promotions.

CEOs from 400 global consumer goods manufacturers and retailers join together to launch initiatives to halt deforestation practices and phase out climate-damaging refrigerants.

The retail giant has offered to acquire 51 percent of the shares of Massmart Holdings Limited, a managed portfolio of nine wholesale and retail chains, and one buying group. The deal will accelerate its expansion in South Africa, a high growth market.