Companies in the consumer products industry are developing newer and bolder strategies to execute with the environment of a more stable US and worldwide economy. Among the latest trends are: Globalization continues. Companies that have the resources will try to capitalize on growth in emerging markets and seek opportunities to acquire or partner with companies to enable access to consumers, leverage marketing and access sources of raw material. In particular, emerging markets represent a growth opportunity. We believe this will remain true regardless of individual national efforts to protect markets or create trade barriers or the implementation of industrial policy…
