Supply Chain

The U.S. retail industry saw continued growth in online and mobile buying trends in the first quarter, driven by today's rising digital consumer marketplace. Meanwhile, shoppers referred to retailer sites from social networks generated 2.4 percent of all online sales, an increase from the 1.7 percent seen over this period last year.

Daniel J. Heinrich brings to Energizer more than 34 years of experience in consumer products and financial management.

Pepsi's global campaign launches in the U.S. with "Pepsi Pulse," an interactive digital platform that will operate in real time, curating and serving up trending pop-culture content, entertainment news and consumer incentives.

The addition of MeadWestvaco's Consumer & Office Products business increases ACCO Brands' 2011 revenues by more than 50 percent, with approximately 80 percent of sales of the combined businesses coming from category-leading brands.

This paper is the second in a series focused on the unique challenges CG firms face in achieving sustainable business growth. It focuses on one of the critical front end of innovation, examining the challenges and solutions needed to turn great ideas into great consumer products.

Based on SymphonyIRI data, Bud Light Platinum has proven to be the most successful brand launch in the U.S. alcohol industry since 2005.

The acquisition of Promax Applications Group is expected to strengthen Wipros positioning and capability in management, analytics and optimization of trade promotions.