Wariness toward in-store shopping has accelerated the need for stronger e-commerce and DTC strategies from CPGs, with poor online experiences becoming big deal breakers for consumers. At the same time, CPGs have found themselves at the center of calls to promote diversity and inclusion on both the marketing and product fronts.

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