Sales & Marketing

The closing of 269 stores includes all 102 U.S. Walmart Express stores and affects 16,000 jobs.

Starbucks will double its digital investment in 2016. Find out what four key digital initiatives the global giant has planned and how its digitally focused strategy will redefine the customer experience.

After its recent acquisition of the SPLENDA brand, Heartland looked to unify its demand planning and TPM needs through a rapidly deployable and easy to use SaaS/cloud-based system allowing for post-promotional analysis.

When it comes to The Internet of Things, many organizations seem focused on back-office functions like manufacturing and logistics, however, consumer-facing initiatives are also being implemented and are having a major impact on customer relations. This months Straight Talk takes a look at the myths and realities around this game-changing technology.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of an enterprise software suite specific to customer relationship management (CRM), including marketing, sales force automation, category management, etc.

CGT's readers rank the software and/or services for social media (including web monitoring, measuring interactions), consumer engagement (e-mail/web/mobile), web content management, advertising and omnichannel management.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of applications implemented to manage product data in a central location. PIM is used by companies selling through several distribution channels to ensure consistent product content and messaging, and can be used to keep systems including ERP, sales tools, websites, catalogs, etc., up to date.

A short list of the best technology and service providers in the industry