Strategy

According to Kristin Kohler, vice president of Global Product/general manager for FILA, "consolidation throughout the footwear and apparel supply chains has created an environment of more choice for the consumer and more competition among fewer manufacturers.

Perfetti Van Melle tracks all candy materials to ensure food safety in the United States

adidas-Salomon AG closes its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd., providing the new adidas Group with a footprint of around $11.8 billion in the global athletic footwear, apparel and hardware markets.

Kraft Foods Inc. is reorganizing its European operations to increase consumer focus and improve speed to market.

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc., a designer of apparel, shoes and accessories, implements SAP solutions, including SAP for Retail, SAP Apparel and Footwear (AFS), and SAP Triversity point-of-sale (POS) solutions.

Consumer products annual trade fund spending continues to outpace profitability growth.

It goes without saying that RFID is a big deal at Gillette.

Jim Beam Brands Worldwide Inc. unveils a new corporate name and visual identity -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc.