Author: Justin Honaman

dig·​i·​tal: of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics also: characterized by electronic and especially computerized technology : composed of data in the form of especially binary digits /twin/: something containing or consisting of two matching or corresponding parts Since 2020, the term digital twin has been […]

Neiman Marcus works alongside AWS to accelerate retail innovation. The next time you’re looking to splurge on a designer handbag or high-end luxury clothing fashions, Neiman Marcus is a great place to start your shopping journey. The Dallas-based retailer, with 37 stores and more than 10,000 associates, is a pacesetter in the luxury-brand market. In 1984 […]

This article originally appeared on ConsumerGoods.com and RISnews.com 2023 is poised to start with a bang. The consumer is resilient. Travel is booming. Supply chains are improving. Shipping costs are moderating. The pandemic is easing. China is opening. E-commerce marketplaces are accelerating. New online and in-store experiences are once again in focus. CES is fully […]

Machine downtime has a dramatic impact on your operational efficiency. Unexpected machine downtime is even worse. Detecting industrial equipment issues at an early stage and using that data to inform proper maintenance can give your consumer products organization a significant boost in operational efficiency. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are increasingly investing in methods to […]

A pioneer in the frozen food industry, Schwan’s Home Delivery was in the frozen food delivery business before it was cool! In fact, when the company started in 1952, it launched with just three things: ice cream, a yellow delivery truck, and a mission to deliver quality food directly to American families. Since then, the […]

This year’s GroceryShop was one of the best to date. This event has become “the” grocery industry event of the year and is a must-attend event for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. There were excellent senior leadership speakers. Relevant, targeted content. A focused and lively presentation approach. A space for start-ups and new industry […]

Building a great brand that consumers love is crucial for nearly every company. And this is particularly true for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers that strive to design, manufacture, and deliver products that delight shoppers. However, CPG companies at different stages of growth face very different challenges. For example, a long-standing brand may be dealing […]

“With every challenge, there’s always an opportunity,” says Garrett Byrne, Global Data and Analytics at Kellogg’s. Byrne joined CGT’s webinar, “Accelerating Next-Generation Analytics at Kellogg’s,” to discuss next-generation analytics alongside Albert Guffanti, Vice President and Group Publisher of CGT and RIS News, as well as our very own Justin Honaman, head of Worldwide Retail and […]

Many people consider pets to be members of their family, and owners simply want to provide the best care for their furry friends. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how much we want and need pets for companionship during stressful times. With the spike in pet adoptions over the past two years, now 75% of U.S. […]

A Customer Data Platform (CDP) for CPG manufacturers?! Yes. Let’s start by defining a Customer Data Platform (CDP): A CDP is a technology platform that creates a persistent, unified customer view (e.g., a single view of customer activity). Data is pulled from multiple sources, cleaned, and combined to create a single customer profile. For example, […]