Sales & Marketing

Jean Nidetch, founder of Weight Watchers International, Inc., died at age 91 at her home in Florida.

AFS Technologies adds new CEO and SVP of Customer Success.

There is a social data revolution going on in the retail and consumer goods industries, but it is only worth as much as it has an impact on decisions.

This award will honor the chief marketing officer who has made the largest demonstrable impact on his or her consumer goods organization through the implementation and successful use of new marketing strategies, technologies and/or processes. Here, CGT reveals the three deserving finalists who made the cut, and one will be named the winner at a special awards ceremony in June.

The industry veterans are expected to provide oversight and leadership, positioning both companies to deliver value for shareholders, customers and consumers.

The Most Admired list is described by Fortune as 'the definitive report card on corporate reputations.' Based on nine criteria, from investment value to social responsibility, these 10 consumer goods companies ranked highly in their respective industry, being noted a reputation all-star.

Nespresso launches a pilotNespressoCaf in Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna, as part of a joint venture with super premium food caterer DO&CO.

When launching products in the competitive grocery and drugstore space, it is essential for marketers to get things right, beginning but not ending with prominent shelf placement in brick-and-mortar stores.