Supply Chain

Buddig has already gone live with Kroger and will continue the roll-out of Datalliance VMI with other key retail partners.

The agreement marks Walmarts return to the CPG industrys information-sharing model. The majority of U.S. food, drug, mass, convenience and dollar store retailers already provide Nielsen with sales information.

In 2010, a breakthrough new report proved that downstream data is a key initiative for consumer goods companies and retailers alike. This year, CGT is polling both trading partners again to determine how much headway has been made in data sharing strategies.

2010 marked the third consecutive year that chief executives of the 500 biggest companies in the United States took a reduction in total compensation. By comparison, this year's Forbes.com list of The Worlds Billionaires broke records in size (1,210 billionaires) and total net worth ($4.5 trillion). Find out which food and beverage billionaires topped this list.

The new multi-branded application is expected to enhance beauty regimen and purchase experience.

Paulo-based LiveAD partners with New York-based Night Agency to create a social storytelling Facebook campaign for global CPG brand.

Fans across the country are invited to participate in the selection of the first generation of PERT Plus MiLB Stars.