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Read insights from speakers and panelists at the Emerson Group Retail Industry Day, which focused on how brands can keep pace with a changing retail environment.

Little Villager is a low-sugar organic beverage line for children that comes in such varieties as apple, pink lemonade and fruit punch, the company said.

Target enhanced its shipping boxes with three playful designs that revolve around its mascot, Bullseye.

High-level athletes and coaches offer lessons for the business world, said Molly Fletcher, who runs one of the top sports agencies in the country, during a presentation at the recent Emerson Group Industry Day conference.

The consumer and retail environments are changing rapidly, and CPG brands need to evolve their strategies in order to stay relevant. That was the message Brian Owens, vice president of retail insights at Kantar Consulting, brought to his presentation at the recent Emerson Group Industry Day conference.

Giant Food Stores has entered into an agreement with Supervalu to acquire five of its Shop ‘N Save locations, which will be converted into Martin’s Food Market stores.

BJ’s Wholesale Club will be featuring deals on an extensive assortment of fresh food, décor and entertaining items, and same-day delivery on various products for the holiday meal.

Brands should be seeking to optimize their product listings online both in terms of visual representation and verbiage to maximize e-commerce sales, said Stephanie Leffler, CEO of OneSpace, a virtual workforce platform, at the recent Emerson Group Industry Day.