Liz Dominguez

There are two elements that consumers crave and that help CPG and retail businesses build a competitive advantage: speed and convenience. Ashish Bharara shares how to scale them even when challenged by legacy systems.

The Estée Lauder Companies will be implementing operational and structural changes as part of a profit recovery plan that’s mainly focused on restoring gross margins via inventory optimization and price realization.

Bolthouse Farms, supplier of carrots, dressings, and beverages, is being split into separate entities focused on fresh produce and beverages, respectively.

Unilever has been known to use robotics in its R&D and manufacturing processes, and the latest innovation comes from within its laundry segment.

Gluten-free frozen food company Caulipower has a new CEO. The company has named Tyler Ricks to the role, where he will lead the company’s next phase of growth, building off nine product launches in the last year.

This fall, Raheel Khan, SVP of foresight and growth intelligence at The Estée Lauder Companies, will highlight how consumer goods companies can evolve their cultures and measurements of success to drive new and exciting experiences.

Clorox suffered an IT breach last year and has since been working to bolster its supply chain processes and company operations to recover distribution and gain back lost consumers. To do so, the company has been working on a digital transformation.

Kimberly-Clark has selected Patricia Corsi to lead its marketing and adjacent growth strategies, succeeding Alison Lewis as chief growth officer. Corsi will be tasked with accelerating brand and commercial program success, driving long-term growth for the company.

Procter & Gamble has been implementing productivity improvements across its business, and the company is now detailing how it is reaping the rewards.

The company is rebuilding its core, focusing on three primary objectives: amplifying product demand and loyalty, optimizing and modernizing operations, and elevating consumer experiences.