CGT Staff

Author Profile

Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) is the leading resource for consumer goods executives looking to empower business growth through the use of technology. CGT delivers digital content on its consumergoods.com website and face-to-face at its live industry events, reaching an audience of consumer goods executives ranging from managers and directors to VPs and CIOs. CGT also covers all major segments of the consumer goods sector, including Food, Beverage, Packaged Goods, Consumer Electronics and Apparel. For more information, visit www.consumergoods.com. CGT is part of the EnsembleIQ portfolio of brands, a premier business intelligence resource that believes in Solving Big Problems and Inspiring Bold Ideas. For more information, visit www.ensembleiq.com.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

4/19/2021
IDC Forecasts Manufacturing to Account for 20% Blockchain Spend
Organizations are forecast to spend nearly $6.6 billion on blockchain solutions this year, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2020.

CGT Staff
4/19/2021
Vera Bradley & Ulta Beauty Nab Retail CIO of the Year Awards
Now in its 10th year, the awards are given to retail CIOs who have demonstrated an innovative use of technology that has moved their retail organization forward. The 2021 winning duo include Vera Bradley Inc. CIO Adam Fox and Ulta Beauty CIO Elliott Rodgers.

CGT Staff
4/19/2021
Brown-Forman to Elevate CIO to Executive Leadership Team, Transition CFO
The inclusion of the CIO role reflects the rapidly changing technology and digital transformation impact on the business according to CEO Lawson Whiting.

CGT Staff
4/15/2021
Capitol Hill, CPG Industry Vet to Lead Consumer Brands Association Advocacy Efforts
A skilled government affairs and communications strategist, the exec has extensive legal and policy experience and has provided analysis of complex federal issues for committees and members of Congress.

CGT Staff
4/15/2021
General Mills Ties Sustainability Performance into Finance Structure
General Mills announces that it has put in place a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility that is tied to environmental impact metrics.

CGT Staff
4/12/2021
Idahoan Partners to Drive Growth and Expand Consumer Base
The food manufacturer has been able to take learnings from a consumer decision tree to help retailers optimize their shelf sets and assortments through the strategic relationship.

CGT Staff
4/11/2021
Impossible Foods Taps Former Apple Leader As CXO
At Impossible Foods, Turner will be tasked with building awareness for the plant-based food brand, which launched its first national advertising campaign last week and is reportedly preparing to go public.

CGT Staff
4/6/2021
IRI Names Next President and CEO By Way of Google
Google executive and CPG advertising leader Kirk Perry is next president and CEO, while Andrew Appel will transition to role as board director and advisor.

CGT Staff
4/5/2021
Purcotton Syncing with New Consumer Demands
Cotton goods company Purcotton is partnering to improve accuracy in planning, R&D, sampling and manufacturing and sales, enabling its teams to develop products based on data-driven decisions.

CGT Staff
4/5/2021
Square One Skips Ahead
Square One Organic Spirits is expanding its retail footprint through a pair of new partnerships.

CGT Staff