ConsumerCurrents

ConsumerCurrents provides senior executives at consumer companies insights on topical industry issues, global trends and business strategy.

Insights on consumer industry issues, trends and strategies.

Interview with Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes

How do you drive growth when you already own a mature portfolio of world-famous brands?

India: the last great untapped opportunity

The world’s second most populous nation is fast becoming one of the most dynamic consumer markets – and the big brands are taking notice.

The war for talent: cultural competence

If traditional retailers are to stop younger rivals stealing all the growth, they need to recruit, acquire or hire the right blend of skills.

ConsumerCurrents is published semi-annually for senior executives at the world’s leading consumer retailers and brands. In each edition, the latest industry issues, global trends and business strategies come under the scrutiny of KPMG firms’ industry professionals.

Features in this issue include:

Off the shelf – Companies who give back; the rise of robots in retail
Customer First column – Keeping the customer in sight
Diageo – Exclusive interview with CEO Ivan Menezes
India – Why you can’t ignore this dynamic market
War for talent – Do retailers have the right skills to keep up?
Personal data – Why companies need to tread more carefully than ever
Hershey Case Study – Interview with incoming CEO Michele Buck
Lessons from other industries – Team GB’s Olympic gold strategy

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