Lisa Johnston

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Lisa Johnston is the Editor-in-Chief of CGT. She joined the brand in 2020. Her journalism background includes writing for both business and consumer audiences, specializing in technology, retail, and consumer goods. In addition to speaking at a range of industry events and sharing editorial expertise as a media panelist, she's served as a judge for such programs as the Consumer Technology Hall of Fame and the Jesse H. Neal Awards.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

7/1/2020
General Mills Readying for Elevated Demand as E-Com Grows to 9% of Sales
General Mills is working with its retail partners to ensure its e-commerce business is running at full speed as it prepares for elevated demand to continue throughout the year.

Lisa Johnston
6/30/2020
Coca-Cola, Clorox, Land O’Lakes Among Those Teaming with CBA for Contactless Task Force
The group, which also includes McCormick, Post Holdings and Church & Dwight, will develop scalable, uniform standards for safely transporting and exchanging freight.

Lisa Johnston
6/29/2020
Borden Dairy Gets Picked Up by Private Equity Firm
Borden will be acquired by Capitol Peak Partners, a private equity firm founded by former WhiteWave chairman Gregg Engles, as part of a $340 million sale.

Lisa Johnston
6/28/2020
Target’s Fresh Addition May Provide Data Rewards for CPGs
Target is moving forward with its plans to add fresh and frozen grocery items to its same-day fulfillment services, potentially offering consumer goods companies an opportunity to stay agile in the face of shifting consumer behavior.

Lisa Johnston
6/25/2020
Estee Lauder Revamps Leadership Structure
On the heels of its first chief data officer appointment, the beauty company announced another series of executive changes as it evolves its leadership structure.

Lisa Johnston
6/24/2020
L'Oréal Expands Amazon Partnership for Virtual Beauty Tech
L'Oréal's’ ModiFace augmented reality and AI company is now providing its technology for Amazon beauty consumers in Canada, forging another connection with socially distancing consumers.

Lisa Johnston
6/24/2020
SAP’s Solutions Put Focus on Sustainability
SAP detailed a series of new solutions for consumer goods companies at its SAPPHIRE NOW Converge conference, held online June 15–19.

Lisa Johnston
6/22/2020
L’Oréal Acquiring Thayers Natural Remedies
L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Thayers Natural Remedies, a skincare brand from Henry Thayer Company.

Lisa Johnston
6/22/2020
Hormel HQ Opening Healthcare Facility
Hormel Foods headquarters employees will soon have access to an on-site healthcare facility.

Lisa Johnston
6/21/2020
Mondelez’s Virtual Prom Collab with Steve Aoki Smashes Social Engagement
Mondelez International kicked virtual events up a notch with its Sweetest Prom Ever virtual prom party, a Chips Ahoy/Sour Patch Kids collaboration with DJ Steve Aoki.

Lisa Johnston