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RAI Sets Post-Acquisition Leadership Team

05/31/2017 -
Reynolds American Inc. has unveiled the leadership team it expects to have in place after its anticipated acquisition by British American Tobacco closes later this year.
Business Topics

Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies of 2018

12/14/2018 -
CGT's 16th annual coverage of the largest public consumer goods companies worldwide includes a deep-dive into recent business and IT-related activity at the 10 largest enterprises.
Special Reports

Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies 2017

12/27/2017 -
CGT's annual roundup of the largest public companies in the consumer goods industry.
Business Topics

Salesforce Buys Mulesoft

03/23/2018 -
The combined companies are positioned to accelerate the digital transformations of their respective clients.

Heineken Deploys Decernis Compliance Management Tool

03/22/2018 -
The goal of the partnership is to gain efficiencies and reduce waste by streamlining the supplier documentation process.
Internet of Things (IoT)

Wagz Showcases New Dog Care App

03/21/2018 -
The pet care brand's new “smart” dog collar helps owners monitor their pets in a variety of ways.
Direct to Consumer

Consolidated Mills Introduces E-com-Friendly Jars, DTC Site

03/21/2018 -
The company moved its Alamo Red sauce brand into the e-commerce realm with a direct-to-consumer website and online shipping-friendly PVC packaging.
E-commerce

Hidden Valley Freshens Marketing with AllRecipes Deal

03/21/2018 -
When Allrecipes members click on meal ideas requiring dips or salad dressing, Hidden Valley products can be added to their shopping carts for same-day delivery from AmazonFresh.

Fractal Analytics to Support 2018 'RCAS' Event

03/20/2018 -
Fractal Analytics will share recent, impressive work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as in behavioral sciences, at the fifth annual Retail & Consumer Goods Analytics Summit next month.
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Manufacturing

Grupo Bimbo to Build New Distribution Center in Mexico

03/16/2018 -
System provider Cimcorp and integrator Stöcklin are working in collaboration to provide a fully automated distribution center.

ItemMaster Names Andy Walter to Board

03/14/2018 -
The P&G veteran will oversee ItemMaster's growing partnerships with retailers and consumer product manufacturers.
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Personalization

L'Oreal Adds Another "D.O.S.E" of Product Customization

03/11/2018 -
Using scanning technology and more than 2,000 algorithms, the new technology-driven service can create dozens of shopper-specific formulations.
Personnel Moves

Del Monte Names Bibie Wu CMO

03/07/2018 -
The former Henkel exec will be responsible for all marketing, innovation and R&D initiatives.
League of Leaders

Profile of Patrick Fitzmaurice

03/05/2018 -
Patrick Fitzmaurice brings a long track record of innovative industry leadership in the marketing, sales and shopper/retail space to his role as facilitator for CGT's League of Leaders. Along with other industry leaders, he recently formed a new company called Caterpillar Farm, Inc., where he se
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IT Integration

Hershey Picks Accenture to Implement SAP S/4Hana

03/05/2018 -
The implementation is part of Hershey's overall plan to leverage technology for competitive advantage.
Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Summit

New Competition Rewards Analytics Startups

03/02/2018 -
The inaugural Genesis Awards will recognize analytics startups that can help retailers survive in an ultra-competitive marketplace.
Product Information Management

Salsify Launches 'Product Experience Management' Platform

03/02/2018 -
The enhanced PIM platform is designed to help consumer goods brands build compelling shopper experiences across the entire e-commerce landscape.
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Business Topics

Newell to Emphasize Most Profitable Brands

02/28/2018 -
Plans to drive operational efficiencies include a move to consolidate global sales on two ERP platforms.
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Supply Chain

Unilever Aims for Palm Oil Sourcing Transparency

02/28/2018 -
In a move to improve sustainability and product safety in its supply chain, Unilever has become the first CPG to publicly disclose its worldwide sources.
Business Topics

General Mills Buys Blue Buffalo

02/28/2018 -
Acquisition of a pet food company exemplifies the CPG's commitment to healthy food for all types of "consumers."
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