Technology Innovation

Lululemon is investing in a multiyear partnership aimed at creating “infinitely recycled” nylon and polyester materials.

The company is overhauling its IT infrastructure and transforming its business finance operations, moving over to the cloud to elevate processes, introduce enterprise-wide agility, and initiate more intuitive decision-making capabilities.

The company is leaning on automated processes with AI, ML and optical character recognition. Get the details.

With ongoing economic pressure and uncertainty, consumer goods companies are thinking strategically about how to optimize their investment in cloud, data centers, and edge technologies. Take a look at four key cloud and data trends Gartner analysts are tracking for the upcoming year.

Budgets may be tighter this year as consumer goods companies navigate a troubled economic climate, but it’s not keeping consumer goods companies from making major investments in their supply chain.

Hanesbrand is ramping up enterprise-wide digital transformation, rolling out innovation plans for everything from payment architectures to supply chain automation to ERPs. Get the details.

With General Mills’ recent innovations in the technology space, it’s no surprise it's doubling down on its commitment to digital transformation with its latest hire.

The excitement surrounding generative AI is fierce, and consumer goods executives may want to settle in for the long haul as they evolve from experimenting with ChatGPT to driving transformation for tremendous revenue growth opportunities. 

In this edited webinar transcript, Albert Guffanti, VP of the Retail Technology Group at Ensemble IQ, leads a discussion on the topic of generative AI, touching on use cases and reasons why the consumer goods industry should embrace the tech.

The company recently launched The Originate Initiative, a business-wide effort that is highlighting Hormel’s insights-led innovation through multiplatform storytelling. Learn more.

During a recent call with investors, CEO Laxman Narasimhan gave a glimpse into the latest reinvention progress and how Starbucks is navigating this strategic approach amid murky economic waters.

The new global research and development innovation center will elevate the company’s product, process, and packaging development for its snack brands, including Oreo, Ritz, and Sour Patch Kids. Learn more.