Top 10 Apparel Manufacturers of 2018Commonalities among the 10 most profitable apparel manufacturers on this list (courtesy of sister publication Apparel) point largely to the effective use of shopper-centric technology. GE Appliances Gets Smart Home Assist from Google The Haier division is simplifying its smart home services through a direct connection to Google Home. Manolo Blahnik Steps Up PLM The upscale shoe brand has improved collaboration and reduced manual data entry with a PLM implementation from Centric Software. News America, Toshiba Team for Next-Gen Media The alliance will create marketing opportunities for retailers and brands at store registers, in the aisles and also in consumer homes. Guess Gets Social with Branded Content Guess and short-form video platform TikTok have debuted fashion branded content in the U.S. Kroger Goes Back to College to Foster Innovation The supermarket company will operate an innovation lab within the University of Cincinnati to nurture future talent and tech. Dinner with Algorithms: Competing in the Amazon Era A former insider explains why brands need a new tech platform to compete in the 'Amazon Era.' Tip of the Spear Technology: Ten Tools of Engagement CGT presents a roundup of cutting-edge digital tools first showcased in June at the Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. Frito-Lay Gets Alexa Talking for Back to School The seasonal campaign also features snack packaging with talk bubbles that let parents write notes of love and encouragement to the kids. Industry Share Groups: Data & Analytics In this open forum, qualified industry practitioners gather to share best practices for addressing their most critical business challenges. First Previous 85 86 87 88 89 Next Last