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Block Chain Poised to Revolutionize Brands’ Connections with Customers

Customers can protect their personal data and monetize it, entering into a one-on-one relationship with brands through a technology called “smart contracts”. Smart contracts allow users to enter into data sharing agreements with brands that are “securely stored on the block chain along with the detailed terms and conditions,”

IRI Reveals U.S. Hispanic Shoppers Spend US $94 Billion on CPG Products

IRI (Information Resources Inc.) has published the results of a new report revealing the most successful new product launches for Hispanics, as well as the top new natural brands for Hispanic shoppers. The Hispanic community is the fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation and spends more than US $94.7 billion on CPG products annually.

Top LatAm E-Commerce Sites: MercadoLibre Dominates With 48% of Visits

In paying attention to the number of Internet users who look for retail information online, we can get a good idea of the reach of e-commerce among Latin Americans, and particularly Mexicans, as well as the kind of transactions they prefer to complete based on the type of website they look for.

LatAm: E-Commerce to Grow at a 19% CAGR Over the Next 5 Years

Global eCommerce market will grow at an average of 11% over the next five years with Latin America leading the way, according to new data from leading payments company Worldpay.Latin American eCommerce market is set to grow at a CAGR of 19% over the next five years, rising from US$59bn today to US$118bn in 2021 – the biggest rise of any region.

Wall Street Firms Invest in Two Hispanic Supermarket Chains

Private-equity firms KKR and Victory Park Capital will be investing in California-based Hispanic grocery chains Mi Pueblo Food Centers and Cardenas Markets, a KKR spokeswoman announced. According to a statement both companies will continue to work independently.

Inside Cargill’s Rumba Meats Relaunch

Cargill is repositioning its Rumba line of fresh variety meats with an emphasis on Hispanic consumers.Marketing elements with Rumba’s new look include packaging, a Facebook page, Internet website, digital banner ads, Pandora Internet Radio ads and retail point-of-sale elements. Most marketing elements incorporate the “dancing lady” graphic, representing the culture, tradition and celebration the brand embodies.