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Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

  • 5 CPG Trends to Explore in 2012

    Among optimistic and pessimistic shoppers alike, all indications point to continued frugality and conservatism in 2012. From new product development and technology to store layouts and consumer shopping patterns, here are a few trends that CPG marketers need to actively respond to with products and strategies in 2012.

  • Sharing More Sources

    CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

  • M&A Activity to Resurge in Consumer Markets

    The M&A environment for consumer markets companies is primed for a resurgence in the next two to three years, according to KPMG LLP. Nearly 70 percent of respondents in a recent survey expect their companies to make at least one acquisition in 2012, compared with 57 percent in 2011. Here's a recap of recent M&A activity in consumer goods.

  • How to Optimize Marketing Mix for More ROI

    Consumers are no longer consuming information in a vacuum, but from multiple channels, and oftentimes, simultaneously, making it more difficult to reach and engage them in a meaningful way. Read on to learn how to use what you know about your consumers to develop the right cross-channel marketing strategy.

  • ConAgra Celebrates the History of Frozen Meals

    Healthy Choice has changed the reputation of frozen foods - revamping over the years based on direct consumer feedback for fewer, fresher-tasting ingredients.

  • Journey from an Instinct-Driven to an Insight-Driven Organization

    Spurred by the continuing economic crisis, industry leaders find themselves at a crossroads, torn between instinct and insights that seem to defy established wisdom.

  • How Americans Shop: New MegaTrends Emerge

    A new report identifies significant findings that can affect the way retailers and consumer good companies influence what consumers buy and where they buy it. Find out why the youth market is no longer retail's golden ticket, branded products are under threat and six-figure incomes are struggling.

  • Tips to Align Shopper Marketing and Trade Promotions

    The intersection between shopper marketing and trade promotions is creating both operational and financial challenges for CPG organizations. Leaders, like The Clorox Company, are making great strides in defining the best path forward. Here, Booz & Company recommends CPG companies take the following actions for maximum impact with consumers.

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