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The rise of digital insurgents and new business models has been transforming the consumer products industry. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on consumer products to plan your company’s next move.

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Consumer Packaged Goods

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Winning Formulas for E-Commerce Growth

E-commerce dynamics are changing. Our global survey reveals the approaches differentiating retail and consumer packaged goods winners and laggards in today’s increasingly competitive environment.

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Inflation

Explore BCG’s insights on how to navigate today’s inflationary environment while building competitive advantage for tomorrow.

Sustainability in the Consumer Products Industry

Sustainability is Surging in Consumer and Retail

Climate change is pushing natural systems to the brink. Companies that integrate sustainability into their core can change the game.

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BCG on Consumer

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest insights and news on consumer products, retail, fashion, and travel.

Consumer Pricing

The Consumer Sentiment Series Rectangle

The Consumer Sentiment Series

Emerging from the isolation of the past 15 months, US consumers express optimism—some cautiously and others confidently—about resuming their pre-pandemic activities.

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BCG Executive Perspectives

BCG Executive Perspectives offer insights on global topics that matter most to leaders in the public and private sectors. Explore the latest edition from our team of experts, introducing how AI will shape the future of functions.

Creating Value and Growth

Don’t Overlook Your Mature Consumers

The 50- to 70-year-old demographic is a growing, multitrillion-dollar global market—but people in it are hard to engage with normal marketing. Here’s how to reach them.

Five Imperatives for the Future of FMCG

Makers of fast-moving consumer goods have several key steps they must take to weather the sector's current challenges.

Highlights from Consumer Goods Forum 2024

Meeting Scope 1, 2, and 3 Challenges Head-On

Nina Jönsson, CEO of ICA, details why sustainability is fully integrated into every aspect of the company’s business and how other companies can learn from ICA’s climate progress.

Collaboration Is the Key to Reaching Net Zero

From logistics and attaining net zero goals to building a responsible value chain and product portfolio, Chief Sustainability Officer Archana Jagannathan reveals PepsiCo Europe’s partnership strategy.

Building a Bigger and More Inclusive Consumer Goods Forum

As a co-sponsor of CGF’s Towards Net Zero Coalition, DFI’s CEO Scott Price details why it’s more important than ever to broaden and strengthen the group’s base.

Delivering Value Through Sustainability

 As part of CGF’s Towards Net Zero Coalition, Bel Group CEO Cecile Beliot-Zind shares how regenerative agriculture, further scope 3 innovation, and more are leading the company forward.

Winning in Digital

What Will AI Do for Customer Experience?

What Will AI Do for Customer Experience?

A revolution is underway in personalized shopping, customer service, and marketing. Companies that successfully deploy generative AI can set themselves apart from the competition.

What’s Possible: GenAI and Consumer Packaged Goods

Nicolas de Bellefonds explains how generative AI will transform the consumer goods industry, bringing changes across personalization, innovation, and deeper customer relationships.

Personalization That Clicks with Customers

Advisor and C-Suite Executive Aimee Johnson and BCG’s Mark Abraham discuss the importance of simplicity, creativity, and delivering delight in personalized experiences.

Transforming Operations

A Fuel Retailer’s AI-Driven Evolution

István Mag of MOL Group shares how AI—coupled with a solid business strategy and digital foundation—is helping the company transform its operations and expand its offerings.

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BCG-WEF Project: AI-Powered Industrial Operations

Manufacturers need to optimize for increased productivity, improved sustainability, greater resilience, and a stronger workforce. How can they harness the latest technologies to realize these goals?

China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch

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Domestic Fast Lanes and Business Globalization

Chinese consumer market's recovery accelerated in Q1 2024, with GDP growth surpassing forecasts and key opportunities in brand globalization and the restaurant sector. Explore the latest emerging trends in our Q2 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.

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Complexity and Excellence—The Year Ahead

Despite many challenges, Chinese entrepreneurs are taking the initiative to find new opportunities and increase firm profits, with many sectors showing signs of growth in 2023. Learn more in our Q1 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.

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