Supply Chain

The State of Facebook
Is it time to surmise the demise? After its disappointing IPO, Facebook is under pressure from investors and analysts to report increased growth and revenue to Wall Street.
The Fastest Growing U.S. Retailers
Sprouts Farmers Market, Lululemon and Under Armour are among the fastest-growing retailers in the United States, according to STORES Magazine. A look at the list here highlights some of the biggest trends among consumers, including the interest surrounding organic supermarkets, high-end retail brands and mobile technologies.

NPDI Technology

This month, CGT partners with Selerant to understand how technology is being used in New Product Development and Introduction, including sustainability initiatives.
Innovative Shopping

A Clorox and Alice.com Facebook flash sale proves social commerce pays off.
Here to Stay

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.
The Innovation Solution

A sneak peek inside Praveen Gupta's new book on making innovation more pervasive, predictable and profitable.
Beyond the Brand

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare heard directly from consumers that simplified and easy access to nutritional information is what they needed. Being in the multivitamin business for 30 years, the Centrum team listened and developed Nutrition Possible to help people achieve their overall nutritional goals.
Social Collaboration Success

Many corporations have gotten a taste of the sweet success that comes from using social platforms to allow the "crowd" to help them innovate. Here are a few of the more compelling case studies, compiled by Innovationedge, which works with clients to identify appropriate groups and collaboration spaces to direct messages and achieve results.
Driving Retail Collaboration

Johan Sauer of Cognizant's Consumer Goods Consulting Practice explains the origins of the trade promotion model, and describes how to leverage consumer and shopper insights to drive collaboration with retail trading partners.
Nestle USA Appoints New Chairman and CEO

Paul Grimwood, CEO of Nestl UK & Ireland, has been appointed to the role of chairman & CEO of Nestl USA following the announcement by current chairman & CEO Brad Alford, who is to retire in October 2012.