http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=f9724943-7a22-44dd-8577-495cae7a74f5&wp=e4bd1b13-2c3a-480d-8a05-cbdddc8fa07bKeep up with new developments added to this site by subscribing to our Food, Drink & Consumer Goods feed.60http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Press-releases/Pages/business-basics-more-important.aspxAccording to new research from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and KPMG International, retailers across the world are increasingly opting for traditional 'back-to-basics' strategies to drive growth, foregoing newer business trends.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:24:08 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumer-markets-executive-survey/Pages/consumer-executive-top-mind-survey-2013.aspxConsumer Executive Top of Mind Survey 2013 identifies the priorities for executives in the consumer industry. The drivers and implications of the issues related to growth, operations, and responsibility and regulation are explored.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:38 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumer-markets-executive-survey/Pages/Default.aspxConsumer Executive Top of Mind Survey 2013 identifies the priorities for executives in the consumer industry. The drivers and implications of the issues related to growth, operations, and responsibility and regulation are explored.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:36:37 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumer-markets-executive-survey/Pages/growth.aspxDriving revenue, profits and growth are at the top of the consumer executive agenda and more powerful consumers are an opportunity.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:44 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumer-markets-executive-survey/Pages/operations.aspxThere is a continued focus on operations as a lever to fulfill growth and reduce costs, but businesses are grappling with technology.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:42 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/consumer-markets-executive-survey/Pages/responsibility-and-regulation.aspxResponsibility and regulation issues are a particularly high priority for the food sector. Larger companies, and companies in emerging markets, are most likely to identify corporate responsibility as a top concern.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:40 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/Default.aspxConsumer Currents provides senior executives at consumer goods companies, insight on topical industry issues, global trends and business planning. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:22 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/a-taste-for-the-future.aspxCase study The Strauss Group: using strategic joint ventures to become a global playerSun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/can-malls-be-reinvented.aspxShopping malls are evolving to attract shoppers and compete with online shopping, including museums, water parks and entertainment to retain customers. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:53 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/cheese-cake-with-jacket.aspxInnovative Business Model for Retailers explores how retailers are keeping customers in-store to increase sales.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:32 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/consumercurrents-15.aspxExplore the Chinese consumer, the buying power of older consumers, how shopping malls are changing, emerging markets and joint ventures.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/first-person-diversification.aspxMcCain Foods expansion strategy and insight from CEO Dirk Van de Put on acquisitions, emerging markets and product diversification.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:39 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/lessons-from-other-industries.aspxConsumer executives can explore strategy and insight from Zen Buddhist priest Kazuo Inamori who turned around Japan Airlines (JAL). Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:50:00 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/the-older-the-better.aspxPurchasing power of older consumers, and how retailers can tap into this demographic. The mature consumer is emerging as a powerful economic force.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:49 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/ConsumerCurrents/Pages/the-power-of-china.aspxChina’s luxury goods industry and developing Chinese luxury brands that the world wants to buy; Chinese customers’ preferences and China’s consumers.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:49:44 GMT