Those are some conclusions shared by leaders of PepsiCo, Mead-Johnson Nutrition and Schnuck Markets, in a session moderated ...

The moves are part of a leadership reset after Hill came out of retirement in October to lead the company. Learn more.

Baker joined the company in 1990, spending his entire career thus far with Hormel. In the last 35 years, he has held several roles across sales, product management and marketing. In 2012, he was named ...

As shopper preferences quickly shift, consumer goods companies are battling at the shelf for relevancy, and as a result, they’re seeking out partnerships that bring consumers into new categories and ...

While many shoppers are seeking out ooey gooey indulgence, others still are looking for a permissible indulgence or a snack or treat that they can feel good about eating. As Acosta Group’s Kathy Risch ...

The app gets kids engaged with a musical theme. Once logged on, they will be able to choose Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse as their band leader, and as they reach milestones, they can unlock new ...

The marriage of two consumer goods organizations can be a fraught proposition. Like any partnership, it requires communication, collaboration and an understanding of what both parties bring to the ...

It needed someone who could bring expertise in data, algorithms and technical systems. The broader ecosystem of AWS would help PepsiCo tap into deep knowledge of consumer preferences from Amazon while ...

As consumer behaviors shift and digital transformation accelerates, data is becoming the central force driving innovation, agility, and growth in the consumer goods industry. Obstacles are wide and ...

Analytics Unite 2025, held April 28–30 in Chicago, brought together more than 200 senior leaders, innovators and data experts from across the consumer goods and retail industries. Over three ...

Enabling AI to handle the imminent “data volume and velocity explosion” in ways that will drive growth, operational efficiency and customer engagement is the challenge. He discussed key areas to focus ...

CEOs identified hiring skilled talent as a key barrier to AI deployment, pushing many leaders to prioritize upskilling existing staff rather than relying solely on new hires. This emphasis on ...