CGT - Consumer Goods Technology

Wolverine Worldwides Work Group has named Mike Maloney chief product officer. In the role, he will oversee product development, merchandise strategy, and market expansion for brands such as Wolverine, Cat Footwear, Bates, Harley-Davidson Footwear, Merrell Work, and Hytest. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCiRvnzS #wolverineworldwide #merrel #harleydavidson #cpg #leadership

It’s an AI-centric world heading into 2025, and it should come as no surprise that consumer goods companies will invest heavily in the technology. However, that’s not to say other areas — including digital transformation, customer experience, and composability — aren’t being factored in as key focus areas for CPGs like Mars. Get the details ➡️ https://ow.ly/tkVT50UgJu4 #cpg #consumergoods #mars #technology #ITbudget

📣Nominations Now Open for Inaugural Data Leadership Awards📣 Help us celebrate excellence in data-driven innovation! 🎖️ CGT is excited to announce the inaugural Data Leadership Awards, which will recognize outstanding leaders in the consumer goods and retail industries who are driving transformation through data. Nearly every function within a business requires a strong data strategy, and the Data Leadership Awards are designed to recognize the diverse ways executives are driving impact. Among the many examples of eligibility include: ⭐Innovation in Data Strategy ⭐Data-Driven Business Transformation ⭐Impact on Revenue and Growth ⭐Cross-Functional Collaboration ⭐Customer-Centric Data Initiatives ⭐And Many More Nominate today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMTE-4zV #dataleadershipawards #cpg #retail #awards #data

New Zealand-based luxury appliance manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Appliances is deploying AI agents to automate customer service tasks related to FAQs and scheduling service appointments to free up employee time for more value-added tasks. The company is working with Salesforce to elevate the customer service experience through autonomous agents that have increased visibility into consumers’ interaction histories, automatically pulling data from its CRM. Get the details ➡️ https://ow.ly/7J4s50Ugb4P #fisherandpaykel #artificialintelligence #aiagent #customerservice #cpg

WEBINAR 🖥️ 📅 Wed, Dec 11 🕒 2 p.m. EST As artificial intelligence redefines retail and consumer goods organizations, companies are walking a fine and complex line between ambitious innovation and mindful responsibility. Join us to help shape your 2025 AI frameworks and learn: 💡Real-world examples of how AI is transforming consumer goods companies through enhanced customer and shopper engagements 💡The principles of responsible AI and governance that you can leverage within your business ❓❓❓Bring your questions to this interactive Q&A, and elevate your AI strategy for 2025! Register ☑️ https://lnkd.in/gyqDY_Gs #webinar #artificialintelligence #cpgindustry #consumergoods #microsoft

Nestlé is bolstering its food quality assurance processes by using cloud-based technology that streamlines operations and increases visibility. The company has been on a journey to advance food safety, and so it is building on a partnership with Veeva Systems to move away from manual, siloed processes bogged down by spreadsheets. Becoming an early adopter of hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) technology, the company looks to benefit from proactive decision-making rather than leaning on reactionary operations.  Get the details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euP3h3B4 #consumergoods #cpgindustry #nestle #foodquality

I'm excited to share the launch of the CGT Data Leadership Awards! We're inspired by the daily stories of those who are stepping up to drive change amid today's complex data environments, and we're building a platform to recognize them. Open to consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, and solution providers, the 2025 Data Leadership Award winners will be recognized at Analytics Unite in Chicago. Nominees will be judged by a board of retail and consumer goods executives. (Thank you to our judges!) 🏆 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekbsEJ_f #consumergoods #retailtech #cpgindustry #data #analytics #awards #analyticsunite2025

PepsiCo strengthens its healthier snack portfolio by acquiring full ownership of #Sabra and #Obela, advancing its commitment to offering nutritious dips and spreads globally. #Innovation #HealthierSnacking CGT - Consumer Goods Technology https://lnkd.in/e_DAeZCk

Helen of Troy is acquiring Olive & June, a leader in DIY nail care products. Founded in 2013, Olive & June manufactures a range of nail products, including polish, artificial, tools, treatment, and care. The company was founded as a salon in 2013 by Sarah Gibson Tuttle and expanded into at-home products in 2019. Get the details ➡️ https://ow.ly/a0Wj50UeS7T #consumergoods #cpgindustry #acquisition #helenoftroy

🎉 Eric Dahmer has joined Mid America Pet Food as chief marketing officer! ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/Xa3c50Ue5TY #cpgindustry #consumergoods #marketing #cmo