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Consumer Products Companies Can't Keep on Truckin'

October 7, 2005

 

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Games Providing Social Ad Platforms

OCTOBER 9   With video games' popularity exploding, developers are pushing games that can generate ad revenue.

The Internet Could Make a Dismal Holiday Shopping Season a Little Brighter

OCTOBER 2   Retailers that integrate store operations with their online presence have a better chance of doing well in what could be a miserable holiday shopping season.

How Climate Change Affects Consumer Products Companies (Part II)

SEPTEMBER 24   In the second part of a two-part series, John Gimigliano, principal in charge of KPMG’s U.S. sustainability tax practice, discusses implications of carbon trading and how emissions will affect taxes.

How Climate Change Affects Consumer Products Companies (Part I)

SEPTEMBER 18   In the first part of a two-part series, Eric Israel, managing director and chairman of KPMG's sustainability working group, discusses the implications of climate change on consumer products firms.

Social Media Emerging as Customer Engagement Channel

SEPTEMBER 11   Companies are using social media platforms to communicate about customer service issues or to promote their brands.

Selected Second-Quarter Retail Earnings

SEPTEMBER 4   The second quarter was difficult for retailers, several who suffered from a weak economy and fading customer confidence. Included are earnings from some of the nation's largest retailers.

Consumer Products and Food Companies Look for a Price Cut

AUGUST 29   Squeezed by rising commodities costs, some consumer products and food companies are discontinuing products.

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