Sales & Marketing

The Future of E-Commerce
We have heard the argument by some consumer goods manufacturers that direct-to-consumer e-commerce will upset their retailer. This is changing. The Apparel & Footwear sector moved beyond this argument, and other sectors are soon to change the dynamic as well. Whether they open their own stores, follow China's model of a store-within-a-store, sell via Amazon or direct-to-consumer via web sites, change is upon us.
Meaty Marketing
Oberto brands reveals its new packaging and branding for its popular premium jerky line.

2013 Shared Strategy Report

The report features the latest research on retailer and manufacturer collaboration strategies. Analysts explore the value of partnering in areas like operating globally, product development, mobility, traceability and collaborative planning.
Getting Personal

Amway introduces a personalized health assessment to eliminate the guess work from supplementation.
What Will Consumer Goods Look Like in 2014?

IDC reveals its top 10 predictions that will impact global technology spending and the use of information technology in the manufacturing and retail industries. Covering 3D value chains and servitization optimization to big data and immersive commerce, these predictions will help both sides of the supply chain grasp emerging market opportunities and plan for future growth.
2013 Top 100: Beverages

Mergers and acquisitions continue to transform the beverage list year after year. Take a look at the Top 20 competitors in this space.
2013 Top 100: Pharmaceuticals

Bidding wars and rumored acquisitions keep this list of top OTC pharmaceutical companies interesting from year to year.
2013 Top 100: Retail

Digital consumers and emerging technologies are forcing these top retailers to identify new ways to set themselves apart from the competition.
Add a Little Sparkle

Following a limited distribution in the northeast, Sparkling Fruit2O has seen a positive response both from consumers and retailers.
Experts Disprove Big Data Myths

This month's Straight Talk tackles big data, one of the hottest topics to hit the business world. Notwithstanding the hype, the buzz around insights and analytics has created a lot of confusion. Let our experts help you disprove the myths.