Sales & Marketing

Sales results for Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in, and aside from signaling growing consumer confidence with record breaking totals, the statistics point to another key consumer trend: Mobile shopping is on the up and up.

Customer satisfaction is going nowhere mirroring the economy and contributing to its frailty. But there are some shining stars: Heinz leads the industry for a 12th straight year. Here is a look at customer satisfaction leaders and laggards for the third quarter of 2011.

Gartner, Inc.'s Dale Hagemeyer outlined seven key considerations for selecting a TPM solution, including insights about current issues affecting this area of investment. Plus, Diageo shares its TPM selection process story, which ultimately resulted in improved customer relationships.

This is a new position for ConAgra Foods, one that will be a catalyst for stronger growth from its core, private label and international businesses.

With new technology offerings flooding the market almost daily, CGT showcases 15 game-changing solutions that have recently hit the market for consumer goods firms. Find out how they can empower your business initiatives.

With the addition of this MeadWestvaco Corporations Consumer & Office Products business, ACCO Brands increases its scale and strengthens its position as an industry leader in school and office products.

There is no doubt about it General Mills Corporation has entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to reaching consumers in new ways with new products. One of the company's recent new ventures, Gluten Freely, is the perfect example.

The idea that customer service matters is nothing new, but the ways in which companies interact with consumers must constantly evolve. HauteLook, an online flash retailer, strives to always be available where the member needs them, whether it be e-mail, phone or social media.