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Register now! Prices increase and Meetup deadline in... 00 day 14 hours 39 minutes 52 seconds Register now! Join mailing list Careers Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube groceryshop-prod September 19-21, 2023 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas The leading event for grocery & CPG Get ticket Get ticket Home About Dates & location Book hotel Press coverage Meet the team Contact us Agenda Agenda Speakers Introducing Meetup Who’s coming Sponsors Exhibitors & sponsors Apply to sponsor Exhibitor Resources Get meetings Attendee Hub Join our Mailing List Careers Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube The leading event for grocery & CPG September 19-21, 2023Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas * Shoptalk Global * Mailing list AGENDA IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRESH PERSPECTIVES FROM INFLUENTIAL LEADERS Discover a dynamic lineup of thoughtfully selected themes and speakers representing top retailers and brands. The Groceryshop agenda offers invaluable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the grocery and CPG ecosystem, addressing pressing challenges head-on and showcasing innovative strategies employed by inspiring executives to overcome them. For Groceryshop 2023, we have identified five pivotal industry challenges and are meticulously crafting an agenda specifically tailored to guide you through them: How do I deliver an outstanding, unified shopping experience? Consumers demand shopping experiences that are engaging, convenient, personalized and continuous. Groceryshop will explore how retailers and brands can tap data and new technologies like generative AI and shoppable video to transform different parts of the shopper journey and deliver the experiences that consumers expect. With the growth of omnichannel shopping, we’ll also dive into strategies and tactics that can better connect the consumer across digital channels and bridge online and in-store shopping. Which capabilities will drive game-changing efficiencies and future-proof my organization? Impacted by industry consolidation and economic pressures, profitability in grocery is further strained. Groceryshop will discuss the latest digital capabilities that combat industry challenges, produce significant efficiencies and transform key parts of grocery and CPG organizations such as ecommerce, supply chain, physical retail and marketing. We’ll hone in on implementations of automation, AI, computer vision and business process improvements that can bring value to retailers and brand organizations now and in the future. Which new growth opportunities should my organization pursue to thrive long-term? While near-term profitability remains a priority, the grocery retailers and CPG brands that continue looking toward the future will be the ones who win long term. Groceryshop will identify and outline the growth opportunities with the potential to drive new revenue for retailers and brands, such as retail media networks, white-label technology solutions, health and wellness services, private label, and food service offerings. How do I establish win-win relationships with new and existing partners? With the rise of online marketplaces, new social media platforms, technology startups, and retailer-retailer collaborations, grocery retailers and brands now have a myriad of partners to team up with to execute their business goals and drive growth. Additionally, with the growth of retail media and omnichannel shopping, existing brand-retailer relationships are being reimagined. Groceryshop will explore the different types of partnerships that exist in grocery and feature advice on how to best find, execute and get value from relationships with technology solution providers, brand suppliers, retail customers, marketplaces and other partners. How should my organization evolve to win? Antiquated organizational structures and ways of thinking are often the reason why innovation fails. We’ll showcase winning businesses that are restructuring their teams and processes to better share data and insights, unify the organization, and equip their workforce with new tools. We’ll also feature insights from industry executives on how to be a successful leader, create a winning culture and inspire your team during transformative times. THE FULL GROCERYSHOP 2023 AGENDA RELEASE IS COMING SOON. IN THE MEANTIME, HAVE A LOOK AT OUR SPEAKERS, AND THE PRELIMINARY AGENDA BELOW. TUESDAY — SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 8:00am — 6:00pm PT Registration Open 10:00am — 6:00pm PT Exhibit Hall Open 10:00am — 11:00am PT Welcome Refreshments Exhibit Hall A & B, Level 2, South Convention Center 10:30am — 10:40am PT Opening Remarks Sophie Wawro, Global President, Groceryshop Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Groceryshop 10:40am — 11:00am PT Keynote Rodney McMullen, Chairman & CEO, Kroger Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer) 11:00am — 11:20am PT The Joys and Challenges of Scaling Mission-Driven Brands Seth Goldman, Co-Founder & CEO, Eat the Change Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 11:30am — 1:30pm PT Lunch Level 3, South Convention Center 12:45pm — 1:05pm PT Keynote JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 1:05pm — 1:25pm PT Keynote Monica McGurk, CEO, Tropicana Brands & Mainstream, Tropicana Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 1:40pm — 2:49pm PT Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only) 3:15pm — 3:55pm PT Session 1 TRACK 1 Creating Outstanding Shopping Experiences Case Studies: Tactics for Unifying Online and In-Store Grocery View Description CASE STUDIES: TACTICS FOR UNIFYING ONLINE AND IN-STORE GROCERY × Consumers who engage with grocery retailers both online and in-store tend to be the highest value, due to their frequent store visits and higher levels of spending. To best serve this growing and important shopper base, retailers and brands not only need to build new ecommerce and store capabilities, but also ensure that their offerings are connecting shoppers' experiences across channels. In a series of case study presentations, three retailers and brands will walk through specific executions of unified commerce and share best practices for bridging online and in-store shopping. Steve Henig, Chief Customer Officer, Wakefern Food Corp Tammy Ackerman, VP, Retail eCommerce, Treasury Wine Estates Manish Sharma, VP & GM Omni-commerce, The Kellogg Company Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Groceryshop (Emcee) TRACK 2 Thriving in a New Grocery Environment New Industry Research: Consolidation, Inflation and Other Trends Shaping Grocery View Description NEW INDUSTRY RESEARCH: CONSOLIDATION, INFLATION AND OTHER TRENDS SHAPING GROCERY × External pressure on the grocery and CPG industries continues to mount, as inflation, though easing, raises the costs of goods, labor shortages force retailers to make tough operational decisions, and consumers scrutinize every dollar they spend. Market dynamics are also evolving due to the consolidation of leading supermarket chains, the growth of pure-play online businesses, and adjacent retail sectors seeking to grow their presence in grocery. In this session, senior research analysts will share their present and forward-looking outlook on the grocery industry. The presentations will call out investment opportunities and actions to be taken by industry players to thrive in grocery’s new environment. Scott Moses, Partner & Head of Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants Investment Banking, Solomon Partners Karen Short, Managing Director, Credit Suisse Lorelei Bergin, VP, North American Retail, NielsenIQ HG O'Connell, Content Director, Groceryshop (Emcee) TRACK 3 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch View Description 'SHARK REEF' STARTUP PITCH × Groceryshop’s annual startup pitch competition returns with 12 innovative early-stage B2B tech startups. The startups' co-founders and CEOs will present about the technology solutions they are building to transform store operations, ecommerce, marketing, merchandising, supply chain and other key areas within grocery and CPG. The audience and three esteemed judges will rate each pitch, and the top six startups will progress to the final round. Judges will then ask each finalist probing questions about their company's business model and value proposition. At the end of this interactive session we will announce Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice Winners. Tanvi Surti, Co-Founder & CEO, Luca Yegor Anchyshkin, Co-Founder & CEO, Instock.com Adam Stave, Founder & CEO, swish brand experiences Sarah Nesheim, Co-Founder, Crafted Matt Nichols, General Partner, Commerce Ventures (Judge) Ashley Hartman, Managing Partner, Bluestein Ventures (Judge) Carle Stenmark, General Partner, VMG Partners (Judge) Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO, Coresight Research (Emcee & Judge) TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Ecommerce Optimizing Your Ecommerce Sales Channel Mix View Description OPTIMIZING YOUR ECOMMERCE SALES CHANNEL MIX × Grocery ecommerce is an increasingly complex discipline, thanks to the vast array of sales channels and platforms at companies' fingertips. To ensure they're dedicating the right level of resources across channels, brands must determine how much of their business should flow through their owned properties vs those of pure-play retailers, omnichannel retailers, marketplaces and even social media platforms. This session will kick off with a presentation providing frameworks and tips for how brands should evaluate their ecommerce sales mix to optimize their digital business. It will be followed by an interview with a brand leader who will share how they approach their sales channel mix and how they evaluate the potential of new channels. Raquel Navarrski, Customer VP, eCommerce Pure Play, General Mills Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe (Presenter & Interviewer) 4:05pm — 4:45pm PT Session 2 TRACK 1 Creating Outstanding Shopping Experiences Winning Organizational and Team Structures for Unified Commerce View Description WINNING ORGANIZATIONAL AND TEAM STRUCTURES FOR UNIFIED COMMERCE × Delivering a unified shopping experience isn't achieved solely through introducing digital tools. Rather, to deliver the best possible experience to consumers, retailers and brands must also reassess their organizational structures to spur cross-functional collaboration, democratize access to data and insights, and drive informed decision-making. In this panel conversation, retail and brand leaders will discuss structural changes their organizations have implemented, such as introducing data and digital centers of excellence, restructuring ecommerce and omnichannel units, flattening hierarchies, and building cross-functional teams. Deepak Jose, Global Head of One Demand Data & Analytics Solutions, Mars Wrigley Ajay Sharma, VP, eCommerce & OmniChannel, North America, Bayer Consumer Health Damian Scott, EVP, Retail Media & Front-End Digital Development, Giant Eagle Elizabeth Mayer, Partner, The Partnering Group (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Thriving in a New Grocery Environment Rapid Fire: Placing the Right Technology Bets in a Challenging Economy View Description RAPID FIRE: PLACING THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY BETS IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY × Even as retail technology funding has declined in recent quarters, there is still a wide-ranging list of promising solutions for retailers and brands to consider adopting: from generative AI to shoppable video to NFTs. Given today’s budget constraints and the sea of technologies to choose from, even organizations that embrace experimentation and piloting must be thoughtful about their investments. In this fast-paced session, retailers, brands, and investors will evaluate nine grocery technologies in a game-show style format, and share why they are bullish or bearish about each solution’s use case in grocery. Kevin Parakkattu, Partner, Plug and Play Ventures Elaine Russell, Operating Partner & Co-Lead of Albertsons Fund, Greycroft Mike Tattersall, Chief Commercial Officer, True Chris Walton, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer) TRACK 3 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch View Description 'SHARK REEF' STARTUP PITCH × Groceryshop’s annual startup pitch competition returns with 12 innovative early-stage B2B tech startups. The startups' co-founders and CEOs will present about the technology solutions they are building to transform store operations, ecommerce, marketing, merchandising, supply chain and other key areas within grocery and CPG. The audience and three esteemed judges will rate each pitch, and the top six startups will progress to the final round. Judges will then ask each finalist probing questions about their company's business model and value proposition. At the end of this interactive session we will announce Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice Winners. Tomás Gazmuri, Co-Founder & CEO, AndesML Jason Vego, Co-Founder & CEO, Bevz Frank Pica, Co-Founder & CEO, Native AI TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Ecommerce Designing a Flexible Ecommerce Tech Stack View Description DESIGNING A FLEXIBLE ECOMMERCE TECH STACK × Retailers and brands are making major adjustments to their tech stacks to allow for more flexibility, and to be able to quickly adopt new digital solutions. Through an in-depth analyst presentation, this session will offer best practices for moving away from legacy systems towards tech stacks that are agile, headless, microservices-based, API-first and cloud-native. The presentation will be followed by a conversation with a senior retail leader who will discuss her journey toward composable commerce and how her business approaches implementing new digital products that enhance shopping experiences for customers. Lauren Steinberg, SVP, Loblaw Digital, Loblaw Companies Peter Strong, Partner, The Partnering Group (Presenter & Interviewer) 4:55pm — 5:35pm PT Session 3 TRACK 1 Creating Outstanding Shopping Experiences Track Keynote: Tapping Generative AI to Elevate Shopping Experiences View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: TAPPING GENERATIVE AI TO ELEVATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES × Following mass consumer adoption of ChatGPT and an influx of venture capital dollars into generative AI, organizations across industries are beginning to experiment with this emerging technology and test its business applications. For retail and CPG companies, early use cases include automating product descriptions for the digital shelf, generating copy and images for marketing, providing human-like customer support, and producing relevant search results and personalized recipes. In this Track Keynote, you will hear from two C-level executives from leading CPG businesses who will discuss how they're applying generative AI to boost operational efficiencies and shopper engagement. They'll also discuss the guardrails they're putting in place to ensure this technology is being deployed in ethical and responsible ways. Surabhi Pokhriyal, Chief Digital Growth Officer, Church & Dwight Veeral Shah, Chief Digital & Ecommerce Officer, Nestle USA, Nestle Nick Handrinos, Vice Chairman, Retail & Consumer Products Leader, Deloitte (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Thriving in a New Grocery Environment Track Keynote: Embracing Innovation During Uncertain Times View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: EMBRACING INNOVATION DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES × In a challenging economy, companies are under pressure to cut costs and pull back on investments with a longer payback period or unproven ROI. While a more prudent approach may be warranted, investments in innovation and new growth opportunities remain critical for long-term success--and aren't always at odds with efficiency. This Track Keynote will feature C-suite executives who are establishing new partnerships, launching and scaling new digital capabilities, continuing transformation efforts, adopting new operating models, and keeping a growth and innovation mindset alive within their organization despite the challenging economy. Tim Simmons, Chief Product Officer, Sam's Club Sarah Engel, President, January Digital (Interviewer) Kristen Riggs, President, Salty Snacks, The Hershey Company Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer) TRACK 3 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch 'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch View Description 'SHARK REEF' STARTUP PITCH × Groceryshop’s annual startup pitch competition returns with 12 innovative early-stage B2B tech startups. The startups' co-founders and CEOs will present about the technology solutions they are building to transform store operations, ecommerce, marketing, merchandising, supply chain and other key areas within grocery and CPG. The audience and three esteemed judges will rate each pitch, and the top six startups will progress to the final round. Judges will then ask each finalist probing questions about their company's business model and value proposition. At the end of this interactive session we will announce Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice Winners. Kathy Silva, Founder & Chief Operating Officer, TAINR Tom Borgers, Founder & CEO, 3mint Julia Cohen, Co-Founder & CEO, Mammoth Khuldoon Bukhari, Co-Founder & CEO, Envelope TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Ecommerce Achieving Ecommerce Profitability View Description ACHIEVING ECOMMERCE PROFITABILITY × Challenging trends with the economy and consumer confidence are putting increased strain on online grocery economics, forcing retailers and brands to further scrutinize their ecommerce operations. Retail media investments, automated fulfillment centers, dynamic pricing, right-sized packaging and AI for inventory management are just some of the tactics organizations are deploying to grow revenue and mitigate costs. This session will provide attendees with a framework that outlines the various levers they can pull to improve the health of their digital business. It will be followed by a conversation with a retail leader who is finding success in making the economics of online grocery work in their favor. Matt Van Gilder, Head of Ecommerce & Digital Experience, SpartanNash Tiffany Hicks, VP - eCommerce, Foodservice & Specialty Channels, Bumble Bee Seafood Matt Hamory, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners (Presenter & Interviewer) 5:15pm — 6:00pm PT Groceryquest Happy Hour Level 2, South Convention Center See details GROCERYQUEST HAPPY HOUR × Join us on Tuesday, September 19th for Groceryquest - our interactive scavenger hunt around the exhibit halls! Play solo or join a team to compete for a GRAND prize - you won’t want to miss! 6:30pm — 8:30pm PT Meat 'n' Greet BBQ (exclusive to Retailers and Brands Only) Moorea Beach Club, Mandalay Bay 9:00pm — 11:00pm PT Tuesday Sponsored Events RSVP to join our sponsors' events at Mandalay Bay restaurants and lounges! See details TUESDAY SPONSORED EVENTS × The RETHINK Retail Bash 9/19/2023 9:00 pm SkyFall Lounge (Delano Hotel at Mandalay Bay) Join RETHINK Retail for an unforgettable evening of networking, indulgence, and inspiration at The RETHINK Retail Bash. Get ready to experience a night of unparalleled connections, delicious treats, and the spectacular Las Vegas skyline as your backdrop. RSVP Here: https://rethink.industries/events/rethink-retail-bash-groceryshop-2023/ *Grocers, Brands, and Members of RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Influencer Community Only WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 8:00am — 6:00pm PT Registration Open 8:30am — 6:00pm PT Exhibit Hall Open 8:30am — 10:00am PT Breakfast Exhibit Hall A & B, Level 2, South Convention Center 8:45am — 9:25am PT Session 1 TRACK 1 Meeting Ever-Changing Consumer Needs Bringing Convenience and Value to Budget-Conscious Shoppers: A Conversation View Description BRINGING CONVENIENCE AND VALUE TO BUDGET-CONSCIOUS SHOPPERS: A CONVERSATION × Shoppers continue to seek convenience along the full path to purchase, spanning stores of all sizes and online. However, with inflation impacting the cost of goods, shoppers are also being increasingly conscious of price and value. In this panel discussion, retail and brand leaders will share how they are navigating providing consumers with the convenience they seek but also keeping in mind their budget concerns. Shai Eisenman, Founder & CEO, Bubble Erica Thein, VP, Food & Beverage Owned Brands, Target Kate Hardcastle MBE, Broadcaster & The Customer Whisperer, Insight with Passion Consultancy (Interviewer) Track Keynote: Bringing Convenience and Value to Budget-Conscious Shoppers View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: BRINGING CONVENIENCE AND VALUE TO BUDGET-CONSCIOUS SHOPPERS × Attracted to the convenience of ordering from home, consumers continue to show a strong appetite for online grocery. However, with inflation impacting the cost of goods, shoppers are also being conscious of their grocery bill and fees associated with delivery. In this Track Keynote, a senior leader from a leading online ordering and delivery platform will discuss his organization's approach to meeting the convenience and value that is expected from grocery shopping experiences. Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, SVP, Delivery, Uber Shefali Kapadia, Managing Editor, CPG Specialist, Financial Times (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Achieving Operational Efficiencies Case Studies: New Capabilities Driving In-Store Efficiency and Inventory Visibility View Description CASE STUDIES: NEW CAPABILITIES DRIVING IN-STORE EFFICIENCY AND INVENTORY VISIBILITY × Many grocery retailers are introducing new capabilities in their stores that support associates, boost productivity and remove friction in the shopping experience. CPG organizations also stand to gain from technologies such as computer vision and smart packaging, which can provide them with real-time information about their products on the retail shelf and lead to more informed decisions around demand forecasting, managing recalls and SKU rationalization. In this session, three retail and brand executives will deliver presentations on capabilities they are investing in to improve store operations, improve shelf visibility, and gather other important store-level insights. John Phillips, SVP Customer Supply Chain & Go-To-Market, PepsiCo Tyler King, VP, Retail Finance, SpartanNash Rocquan Lucas, VP Content, Groceryshop (Emcee) TRACK 3 Technology Solution Spotlight Generative AI Tools for Grocery & CPG View Description GENERATIVE AI TOOLS FOR GROCERY & CPG × Generative AI and large language models have captured the attention of executives across industries. While the technology’s use cases seem endless, smart retailers and brands must identify and prioritize the applications of Generative AI that will be most valuable to their organization, and partner with organizations who will treat their data with the highest privacy standards. This session will open with a fireside chat with an executive on retail and brand applications of generative AI. It will then shift to a panel discussion with the Co-Founders of three exciting startups addressing the role that this technology can play in grocery by powering more efficient marketing, driving better shopper engagement, and delivering better experiences for shoppers. Kathleen Mitford, Corporate VP, Global Industry, Microsoft Matt Swalley, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Omneky Jeff Erickson, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Viable Graham Hogg, Co-Founder & CEO, see6 Rupal Parekh, Partner, Work & Co (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Interactive Q&As: Leadership, Diversity and Talent Hiring and Upskilling Digital Talent View Description HIRING AND UPSKILLING DIGITAL TALENT × To succeed in the new normal of unified commerce, organizations must prioritize their digital offerings by employing skilled, specialized workers to advance new initiatives. Data scientists, AI experts and other digital talent remain in high demand, while organizations are beginning to prioritize digital competency among all workers. This interactive session will feature a discussion with brand and retailer leaders on how to attract top tech talent and upskill current teams to create a thriving organization in an omnichannel era. Luke Anderson, Chief Information Officer, Cub Jennifer Hopper, Chief Information Officer, Save A Lot Sarah Engel, President, January Digital (Interviewer) 9:35am — 10:15am PT Session 2 TRACK 1 Meeting Ever-Changing Consumer Needs Rapid Fire: Deciphering Conflicting Consumer Data and Behaviors View Description RAPID FIRE: DECIPHERING CONFLICTING CONSUMER DATA AND BEHAVIORS × Societal trends, new emerging technologies and economic headwinds are all shaping consumer behavior in different ways, presenting conflicting signals for marketers and making it challenging to decipher today’s customer needs and wants. While many consumers have expressed a preference for purpose-driven brands or retailers that deliver convenient or personalized experiences, in actuality, they're often prioritizing price and exercising caution about what data they share. In this high-energy session, three grocery experts will debate what today’s consumer is truly looking for and how retailers and brands can meet shifting demands with agility. Mario Mijares, VP, Insights, Loyalty, Marketing & Monetization Platforms, 7-Eleven Barbara Connors, VP, Strategy & Acceleration, 84.51° (Kroger) Anna Bell, SVP of Marketing, Pet, Central Garden & Pet Katie Thomas, Head of the Consumer Institute, Kearney (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Achieving Operational Efficiencies Leveraging Automation Across the Organization View Description LEVERAGING AUTOMATION ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION × Automation backed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics has emerged as a powerful tool for retailers and brands looking to drive efficiencies, offload unfulfilling tasks for associates, and boost human productivity. While some of the most popular use cases have been in store operations, fulfillment and the supply chain, advances in AI are increasingly helping companies find value in automating previously manual tasks in marketing, merchandising and other major business areas. Through a series of one-to-one interviews, retail and brand executives will share their distinct approaches to leveraging automation, including which areas of the business they've prioritized, learnings from their deployments, and insight into the results they're seeing. Amitabh Mall, Chief Analytics Officer & Managing Director, wiq, Woolworths Group Prabash Coswatte, Chief Administrative Officer, Heritage Grocers Group Alicia LeBeouf, Head of Industry - Retail, Marketplaces, & Grocery, Meta Sebastian Bak, Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer) TRACK 3 Technology Solution Spotlight Technologies Strengthening the Supply Chain View Description TECHNOLOGIES STRENGTHENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN × From applications that optimize fulfillment to software for end-to-end visibility, technology companies are offering solutions that help retailers and brands build more agile, transparent and efficient supply chains. In this session, four technology founders/CEOs will describe their solutions, followed by a panel discussion on how digitization is transforming retail and CPG supply chains. Apeksha Kumavat, Co-Founder & Chief Engineer, Gatik Yaron Elboim, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Wiliot Charu Thomas, Founder & CEO, Ox Mir Aamir, CEO, Fulfil Solutions Lindsey Mazza, Global Retail Lead, Capgemini (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Interactive Q&As: Leadership, Diversity and Talent Track Keynote: Empowering Women and Diverse Leaders View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DIVERSE LEADERS × Despite years of initiatives aimed at correcting the lack of equality in executive positions, representation of women and diverse leaders remains far below parity. In this new, interactive Track Keynote format, two C-level executives will share how they and their organizations are attracting, supporting and empowering diverse talent, and how they're helping underrepresented groups obtain and excel in leadership positions. They'll also offer guidance to future executives by sharing their personal experiences through candid Q&A with the audience. Nathalie Gerschtein, President, Consumer Products Division, North America, L'Oréal Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer) 10:25am — 11:34am PT Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only) 11:50am — 12:10pm PT Keynote Alanna McDonald, President, Mars Pet Nutrition North America, Mars Petcare Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 12:10pm — 12:30pm PT The Future of AI in Grocery Ben McKean, Founder & CEO, Hungryroot Chris Walton, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer) 12:30pm — 2:00pm PT Lunch Level 3, South Convention Center 12:45pm — 1:35pm PT Lunch & Tabletalks (Prescheduled Only) Level 3, South Convention Center 12:45pm — 1:30pm PT Co-Located Content – Bazaarvoice, Lunch Session: How The Clorox Company and Campbell's deliver what customers crave – innovation Sponsored By: This session is separate from the official Groceryshop agenda and requires advance registration See details CO-LOCATED CONTENT – BAZAARVOICE, LUNCH SESSION: HOW THE CLOROX COMPANY AND CAMPBELL'S DELIVER WHAT CUSTOMERS CRAVE – INNOVATION × SPEAKERS: Ti-Yanna Boone, Brand Engagement, Commerce Lead, The Clorox Company Donald Clay, Manager, Digital Commerce – Digital Shelf Experience, Campbell’s Zarina Stanford, Chief Marketing Officer, Bazaarvoice Shoppers demand innovation – even from tried and true household brands. Join The Clorox Company and Campbell’s for lunch and discover how they are creating innovative shopper experiences in this interactive panel forum moderated by Bazaarvoice’s CMO. Open to Brands and Retailers only, space is limited to 75 guests. This session is separate from the official Groceryshop agenda REGISTER HERE! 1:45pm — 2:54pm PT Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only) 3:10pm — 3:30pm PT Keynote Heather Wallace, CEO, Curology Katerina Schneider, Founder & CEO, Ritual Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 3:30pm — 3:50pm PT Keynote Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Groceryshop Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Groceryshop 4:00pm — 4:40pm PT Session 3 TRACK 1 Meeting Ever-Changing Consumer Needs Sustainability and Purpose-Driven Initiatives Generating Business Value View Description SUSTAINABILITY AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN INITIATIVES GENERATING BUSINESS VALUE × Although there's been debate over how much consumers are actually willing to change their shopping habits to align with their personal beliefs, recent data shows that nearly three-quarters of global shoppers have made modest or significant changes to their consumption behavior to promote sustainability. Yet at a time when businesses are being called to task by consumers on both sides of the political spectrum, businesses must navigate these issues and authentically deliver on their sustainability and purpose-driven initiatives without greenwashing, wavering in their beliefs or jeopardizing business value. Executed correctly, initiatives ranging from partnerships with mission-driven organizations to changes in packaging to creating products for underserved consumer groups have the ability to bring in new shoppers, drive loyalty and improve the planet and society. In this session, a series of retail and brand executives will share how they are achieving real business results through purpose-led and sustainability efforts. Beatrice Dixon, Founder, CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, The Honey Pot Brandon Vick, VP, North America Fabric Care, P&G Ben Eppler, Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Optimizing the Grocery Supply Chain Strategies for Omnichannel Fulfillment and Delivery View Description STRATEGIES FOR OMNICHANNEL FULFILLMENT AND DELIVERY × As consumers become more comfortable purchasing groceries online, they've come to expect convenience, choice and flexibility. Shoppers' choice of fulfillment method – whether it's pickup, scheduled delivery or on-demand delivery – can vary widely based on the shopper and the specific occasion. While consumers can sometimes be incentivized to choose one option over another, retailers and brands must be prepared to accommodate most, if not all, customer need states. This session will discuss the technology investments, strategies, and necessary infrastructure needed by retailers and brands to execute omnichannel fulfillment and delivery. Companies will discuss how they are navigating partnering versus building capabilities in-house and how to operate these channels as efficiently as possible. Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, End to End Delivery, Walmart U.S., Walmart Fuad Hannon, VP, New Business Verticals, DoorDash Mustafa Bartin, CEO, Migros Turkey Retail John Carroll, President of Digital Commerce & Advanced Analytics, Acosta Group (Interviewer) TRACK 3 Technology Solution Spotlight Technologies Transforming Store Operations and Empowering Associates View Description TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING STORE OPERATIONS AND EMPOWERING ASSOCIATES × With the vast majority of grocery shopping still taking place offline, retailers are adopting capabilities that help their stores run smoothly and efficiently. Often, that means investing in tools that help their associates tackle time-consuming and monotonous tasks such as computer vision solutions for real-time visibility into what's on shelf and applications for flexible work schedules and payment options. Retailers are also investing in technologies that support frictionless checkout, order fulfillment and other areas of physical retail that improve both the employee and customer experience. In this session, four technology founders/CEOs will deliver short presentations outlining their solutions. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on how companies can streamline store operations and empower frontline workers. David von Laskowski, President & CEO, Picadeli & Greenfood Group Jacqueline Claudia, CEO, SmarterX Brad Bogolea, Co-Founder & CEO, Simbe Robotics Jordan Fisher, Founder & CEO, Standard AI Tony Ward, Retail Leader, Ernst & Young (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Marketing Mastering Shoppable Video View Description MASTERING SHOPPABLE VIDEO × Shoppable video, which enjoyed early success in China, is now on the rise in many key global markets, as brands look for new ways to connect with mobile-first consumers and deliver more engaging digital commerce experiences. Ranging from cooking tutorials to ingredient origin stories, the content can take on many forms, live on many channels, and exist as a limited-time livestream or on-demand offering. In this interactive session, an industry expert will share new research on the market opportunity for shoppable video, as well as tactical advice for launching and scaling these offerings. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with a retail executive who is leading a successful shoppable video initiative. Kevin Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, The Fresh Market Amy Lanzi, CEO, North America, Digitas (Presenter & Interviewer) 4:50pm — 5:30pm PT Session 4 TRACK 1 Meeting Ever-Changing Consumer Needs Breakthrough Physical Retail Experiences for Omnichannel Shoppers View Description BREAKTHROUGH PHYSICAL RETAIL EXPERIENCES FOR OMNICHANNEL SHOPPERS × As consumers discover and purchase products across multiple touchpoints, stores must evolve to provide unified, seamless experiences that bridge these interactions. Stores must also strike a balance between replicating the ease and personalization shoppers have grown accustomed to when shopping online, without losing their ability to inspire them in a way that ecommerce hasn’t yet cracked. In this session, Groceryshop's Director of Original Content will present new, original research on the future of physical retail. He’ll share frameworks and investment trends that show which technologies and capabilities retailers should explore to create best-in-class physical retail experiences. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion among industry leaders who are implementing innovative in-store initiatives. Dave Steck, VP, IT Infrastructure & Application Development, Schnuck Markets Lee Peterson, EVP, Thought Leadership, WD Partners Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Groceryshop (Presenter & Interviewer) TRACK 2 Optimizing the Grocery Supply Chain Building an Agile and Efficient Supply Chain View Description BUILDING AN AGILE AND EFFICIENT SUPPLY CHAIN × As supply chain disruptions persist and consumer demand evolves, retailers and brands must find efficient ways to build flexibility into their supply chains and balance keeping shelves stocked while avoiding excess inventory. Strategies and tactics driving agility and efficiency include building diverse supplier networks, leveraging AI for better forecasting, investing in automated fulfillment centers, tapping flexible warehousing partners, using route optimization solutions for middle- and last-mile delivery, and implementing software that offers an end-to-end view of the supply chain. In this panel discussion, three retailers and brands will share their approach to building more agile and efficient supply chains, and discuss how supply chain teams can best collaborate with other parts of retail and CPG organizations. Stephanie Silvestre, SVP, Supply Chain & Operations Strategy, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits David Hardiman-Evans, SVP, Ocado Solutions Seshukumar Tirumala, Chief Buying & Merchandising Officer, BigBasket Allison Kahler, Partner, Bain & Company (Interviewer) TRACK 3 Technology Solution Spotlight Technologies Powering Engaging Shopping Experiences View Description TECHNOLOGIES POWERING ENGAGING SHOPPING EXPERIENCES × Whether launching shoppable video offerings, experimenting with Web 3.0 technologies or introducing data-powered digital signage to drive inspiration in stores, retailers and brands are finding new ways to capture the attention of consumers and deliver engaging shopping experiences. In this session, four tech founders/CEOs will present their solutions. They'll then take part in a panel discussing how retailers and brands can leverage new solutions to engage shoppers. Neha Singh, Founder & CEO, Obsess Devo Harris, Founder & CEO, Adventr Matt Eichorn, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Freeosk Shariq Siddiqui, Founder & CEO, Veeve Bernardine Wu, Executive Managing Director, OSF Digital (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Marketing Using Omnichannel Data to Fuel Personalization View Description USING OMNICHANNEL DATA TO FUEL PERSONALIZATION × Shoppers are quickly coming to expect personalized recommendations and experiences at every step of their journey, across every channel. To meet their expectations, grocery retailers are using sophisticated analytics tools to uncover patterns in shopper behavior from rich first-party purchase and loyalty data; they're also using new tools to deliver relevant messages in real time regardless of whether a shopper is in a physical store or online. Meanwhile, the rise of generative AI promises to help retailers leverage this data to create highly customized messages, recommendations and experiences at scale like never before. In this session, an industry expert will present research and recommendations on how to successfully use data to create authentic, personalized customer experiences at every touchpoint. Following the presentation, a panel of grocery leaders who are excelling in this space will share best practices and answer questions from the audience. Karin Chu, VP, Data Science & Digital Analytics, Peapod Digital Labs Channan Sawhney, Head, Global eCommerce, Kenvue Sam Tomlinson, EVP of Strategy & Analytics, Warschawski (Presenter & Interviewer) 6:00pm — 9:00pm PT Wednesday Sponsored Events RSVP to join our sponsors' events at Mandalay Bay restaurants and lounges! 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RSVP Here: https://rethink.industries/events/rethink-retail-dinner-groceryshop-2023/ *Grocers and Brands Only - Seats are limited -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retailers & Brands Networking Dinner, sponsored by commercetools 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Kumi Japanese Restaurant (Mandalay Bay) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retailers & Brands Networking Dinner, sponsored by Similarweb 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Retro by Voltaggio American Restaurant (Mandalay Bay) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retailers & Brands Networking Dinner, sponsored by Adobe 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT La Cave (The Wynn) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retailers & Brands Networking Dinner, sponsored by SES-imagotag 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT CATCH Restaurant (The ARIA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retailers & Brands Networking Dinner, sponsored by Mastercard 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Sinatra (The Wynn) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Hour 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Retro by Voltaggio American Restaurant (Mandalay Bay) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive Leadership Dinner Series: AI and the Store of Tomorrow 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Rivea, Mandalay Bay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cocktails, Appetizers and Big News from iFoodDS 9/20/2023 6:00-8:00 pm PT Libertine Social Patio, Mandalay Bay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CVS Media Exchange (CMX) Private Dinner 9/20/2023 7:00-9:00 pm PT Retro by Voltaggio, Mandalay Bay 8:00pm — 10:30pm PT Groceryfest Party Mandalay Bay Beach THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 8:00am — 3:00pm PT Registration Open 8:00am — 5:00pm PT Luggage Check Palm Foyer, Level 3, South Convention Center See details LUGGAGE CHECK × Drop off your luggage and conveniently attend Sessions, Meetups, and explore the Exhibit halls. 8:30am — 10:00am PT Breakfast Exhibit Hall A & B, Level 2, South Convention Center 8:30am — 4:00pm PT Exhibit Hall Open 8:45am — 9:25am PT Session 1 TRACK 1 The Present and Future of Marketing New Platforms and Channels Driving Shopper Engagement View Description NEW PLATFORMS AND CHANNELS DRIVING SHOPPER ENGAGEMENT × In today’s digital-first landscape, grocery and CPG leaders are launching activations in virtual environments, on new social media platforms and on streaming services to meet their target audiences where they are in an engaging, authentic way. They're also investing in tools such as shoppable video and generative AI that allow for better interactions on third-party and owned platforms. In a series of interviews, three executives will discuss a specific initiative they're leading on an emerging platform, or a technology they've adopted to power stronger shopper engagement in an existing channel. The interviews will feature lessons learned, best practices and business results. Jasteena Gill, VP of Marketing, CeraVe Danielle Carney, Head of NFL Ads, Amazon Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) Track Keynote: New Platforms and Channels Driving Shopper Engagement View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: NEW PLATFORMS AND CHANNELS DRIVING SHOPPER ENGAGEMENT × In today’s digital-first landscape, grocery and CPG leaders are launching activations in virtual environments, on new social media platforms and on streaming services to meet their target audiences where they are in an engaging, authentic way. They're also investing in tools such as shoppable video and generative AI that allow for better interactions on third-party and owned platforms. In an interview with a C-level executive from an online marketplace, this session will discuss tools and technologies delivering stronger shopper engagement. Asha Sharma, Chief Operating Officer, Instacart Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Making Grocery Retail a Health and Wellness Destination View Description MAKING GROCERY RETAIL A HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESTINATION × While healthy food options and wellness-based products have long been present in the grocery industry, companies are investing heavily in this space to meet rising consumer demand. Retailers are transitioning from simply being providers of healthy offerings to becoming full-fledged health and wellness destinations--offering services like prescription pickup, nutrition counseling and health screenings. Retailers and marketplaces alike are introducing personalized recommendations and digital products that make it easier for shoppers to discover healthier options, with some launching programs that reward consumers for making nutritious choices. Meanwhile, brands continue to innovate to meet consumer and retailer demand for healthier food and snacking options. In this session, industry leaders will discuss the challenges and growth opportunities they face as they make healthy offerings a core part of their business strategy. Rhasheda Boyd, VP, Better Choice Snacking Portfolio, Frito-Lay North America Ron Bonacci, VP of Advertising & Marketing, Rouses Markets Irina Pelphrey, VP, Health & Managed Care, Albertsons Companies Gary Hawkins, Founder & CEO, Center for Advancing Retail and Technology (CART) (Interviewer) TRACK 3 The Convergence of Grocery, Convenience and QSR Rapid Fire: 9 Major Trends Redefining Food Service and Convenience View Description RAPID FIRE: 9 MAJOR TRENDS REDEFINING FOOD SERVICE AND CONVENIENCE × Food service has become a driving force in the convergence of grocery, QSR and C-stores, as convenience and food retailers gravitate toward the high margins and rebounding consumer demand that prepared foods provide. In this rapid-fire session, research analysts and retailers representing food retail, QSR and convenience will provide quick but substantive takes on the biggest food service trends such as pickup and delivery, elevated dining experiences, and robotics and automation, outlining the challenges and opportunities each business type faces in scaling these offerings. Mike LaVitola, Co-Founder & Chairman, Foxtrot Michael Montagano, CEO, Kitchen United Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Global Markets Exceptional Grocery Shopping Experiences in Asia View Description EXCEPTIONAL GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCES IN ASIA × Online grocery shopping in the Asia-Pacific region has grown significantly, fueled by momentum in massive markets like China and India, and as many as 40 million new Internet users coming online in six major Southeast Asian markets in 2020. In this session, an analyst will share fresh research on the market size and opportunities for online grocery in these high-potential markets, as well as examples of best-in-class offerings across the region. Jordan Berke, Founder & CEO, Tomorrow Retail Consulting Exceptional Grocery Shopping Experiences in Latin America View Description EXCEPTIONAL GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCES IN LATIN AMERICA × Latin America is home to some of the fastest-growing ecommerce markets, with growth rates in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico projected to top 15% in 2023. Despite this trend and an expanding grocery market, high inflation and delivery costs are putting pressure on consumers and online grocery sales alike. In this panel discussion, executives from leading grocery and CPG companies in Latin America will discuss their latest digital initiatives and the behaviors they’re seeing from shoppers across the region. Flavia Takey, Head of Supermarket, Mercado Libre Beatriz Alejandra Núñez Jiménez, Chief Growth Officer, Walmart de México y Centroamérica Suzy Davidkhanian, VP, Content - Retail & Ecommerce, Insider Intelligence (Interviewer) 9:35am — 10:15am PT Session 2 TRACK 1 The Present and Future of Marketing Track Keynote: Innovative Approaches to Customer Loyalty View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CUSTOMER LOYALTY × Customer loyalty is under pressure from inflation and stiff market competition, but retailers and brands have data and new capabilities at their fingertips to set themselves apart, drive repeat purchases and grow customer lifetime value. In this Track Keynote, a C-level leader from a prominent retailer will discuss their strategies and tactics for growing customer loyalty through approaches such as personalized offers and recommendations, seamless ordering and reordering capabilities, and engaging shopping experiences. She'll also speak to the importance of building brands and businesses that align with consumers' interests and social values in keeping shoppers loyal. Diana Marshall, EVP & Chief Growth Officer, Sam's Club Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) Innovative Approaches to Customer Loyalty: A Conversation View Description INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CUSTOMER LOYALTY: A CONVERSATION × Customer loyalty is under pressure from inflation and stiff market competition, but retailers and brands have data and new capabilities at their fingertips to set themselves apart, drive repeat purchases and grow customer lifetime value. In this panel discussion, brand and retail leaders will discuss their strategies and tactics for growing customer loyalty through approaches such as personalized offers and recommendations, seamless ordering and reordering capabilities, and engaging shopping experiences. They'll also speak to the importance of building brands and businesses that align with consumers' interests and social values in keeping shoppers loyal. Ryan Draude, Head of Loyalty & Digital, Giant Food Bryan Gildenberg, Co-Host, CPG Guys (Interviewer) TRACK 2 Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Winning Product Assortment Strategies View Description WINNING PRODUCT ASSORTMENT STRATEGIES × To satisfy changing consumer preferences, retailers must give careful consideration to their product assortment. They're taking into account increased demand for grab-and-go options and prepared meals, new health and wellness trends, and product preferences in specific regions. They're also seeking ways to differentiate their assortment by investing more into owned brands, launching marketplaces, partnering with local suppliers, and introducing limited-time or exclusive products from national brands. In this sesion, senior leaders will share how their current merchandising strategies and initiatives are satisfying consumer demand, as well as how they're leveraging data and technology to make their decisions and ensure their shelves are stocked with the right products. Chad Petersen, SVP, eCommerce, Lowes Foods/Alex Lee Retail Jennie Perry, Chief Marketing Officer, Grove Collaborative Angus McOuat, Partner, McKinsey & Company (Interviewer) TRACK 3 The Convergence of Grocery, Convenience and QSR Track Keynote: Serving the On-the-Go Consumer View Description TRACK KEYNOTE: SERVING THE ON-THE-GO CONSUMER × While many shoppers use physical retail locations for leisure and inspiration, experiences catered to a mission-driven, time-crunched consumer remain beneficial to convenience stores, quick-service restaurants and select food retailers. In this session, a brand executive will share how they are launching products and working with retailers to best reach today's fast-paced consumers. Cara Keating, Chief Customer Officer, Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Shefali Kapadia, Managing Editor, CPG Specialist, Financial Times (Interviewer) Serving the On-the-Go Consumer: A Conversation View Description SERVING THE ON-THE-GO CONSUMER: A CONVERSATION × While many shoppers still use physical retail for leisure and inspiration, experiences that cater to a mission-driven, time-crunched consumer are critical for convenience stores, quick-service restaurants and select food retailers to get right. In this session, retail and brand executives will discuss exciting offerings like drive-thru grocery, order-ahead services, revamped prepared food sections, fast checkout solutions, and other offerings that support occasions where speed and frictionless shopping are vital, without sacrificing on the customer experience. Jeff Turnas, SVP of Culinary, Whole Foods Market Francisca Hawkins, VP, Digital & Enterprise Technology, Blue Bottle Coffee Mark Ibbotson, Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Fresh Research and Tactical Insights: Global Markets Exceptional Ecommerce Grocery Shopping Experiences in Europe View Description EXCEPTIONAL ECOMMERCE GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCES IN EUROPE × Exciting examples of grocery ecommerce can be found in Europe, from innovative online players whose models promote sustainability while helping shoppers save money to unified experiences that deliver inspiration and ease across channels. However, the market is not without its challenges, as sky-high inflation and changing consumer preferences pressure businesses. This session will kick off with an analyst sharing fresh research on the market size and opportunities for online grocery in Europe, as well as examples of best-in-class offerings across the region. It will be followed by a conversation with two ecommerce retail leaders who are excelling in this fast-growing but complex market. Michelle Evans, Global Lead of Retail & Digital Consumer Insights, Euromonitor International Russell Jones, Director, Grocery Partnerships Worldwide, Amazon Laura Burbedge, Director of Online, Waitrose Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 10:25am — 11:34am PT Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only) 11:45am — 11:50am PT Welcome Back Sophie Wawro, Global President, Groceryshop Rocquan Lucas, VP Content, Groceryshop 11:50am — 12:10pm PT Keynote Esi Eggleston Bracey, President, Unilever USA & CEO, Personal Care, Unilever North America, Unilever Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust (Interviewer) 12:10pm — 12:30pm PT Unlocking Growth in Grocery: A New Approach Donna Tweeten, President, Hy-Vee Aaron Wiese, President, Hy-Vee Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Groceryshop (Interviewer) 12:30pm — 2:00pm PT Lunch Level 3, South Convention Center 12:45pm — 1:35pm PT Lunch & Tabletalks (Prescheduled Only) Level 3, South Convention Center 1:50pm — 2:50pm PT Session 3 TRACK 1 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Marketing Perfecting Your Digital Marketing Mix View Description PERFECTING YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING MIX × Ad spending remains under pressure and is expected to record slower growth in 2023. Marketers are also navigating challenges related to privacy and delivering brand messages admist the political and business uncertainty shrouded across social media. Despite these challenges, the rise of retail media and connected TV offerings promise marketers new and exciting ways to reach consumers. In this session, an industry expert will present a framework and tactical advice on crafting the right digital marketing mix. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion where retail and brand leaders will candidly share how they are allocating dollars across channels and how they're measuring the effectiveness of each. Nathan Mansperger, VP, eCommerce, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chelsey Alexander, VP of New & Emerging Channels, Bayer Consumer Health Michelle Morale, VP Digital Commerce & Omni Shopper Marketing, Campbell Soup Company Katie Catlin, Partner, The Partnering Group (Presenter & Interviewer) TRACK 2 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Partnerships Turning Data and Technology Prowess Into Revenue Streams View Description TURNING DATA AND TECHNOLOGY PROWESS INTO REVENUE STREAMS × With profitability under pressure thanks to the rise in grocery ecommerce, retailers and brands are seeking out new opportunities to boost their top and bottom lines. For organizations that have made significant investments in data and technology, one opportunity is to play the role of a solution provider, and offer data, insights and technology services to customers, suppliers and others in the industry. Following a research presentation on promising B2B growth opportunities, retail and brand executives will share how they are launching and scaling offerings such as fulfillment-as-a-service, B2B ecommerce, and data and analytics solutions to help partners and clients with their marketing and ecommerce efforts while also delivering growth to their businesses. Chad Fox, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Dollar General Daniel Lundh, Founder, Lifvs/Storekey Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures, IGD (Presenter & Interviewer) TRACK 3 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Growth Opportunities Merchandising Innovations that Drive Category Growth View Description MERCHANDISING INNOVATIONS THAT DRIVE CATEGORY GROWTH × As consumers seek inspiration and newness, emerging and established brands alike are introducing new products and flavors that are redefining traditional categories and sparking shopper interest. While this abundance of available product presents new assortment and merchandising challenges for retailers, they have a growing array of tools at their fingertips to help them make informed decisions about which items to offer and how to present them to shoppers. In this session, an industry analyst will outline best practices to drive category growth at retail, including the role that solutions like planogram optimization and assortment planning tools can play. The presentation will be followed by a conversation with retail and brand leaders who are leveraging these and other solutions, as well as DTC and shopper data, to inform how and where their products should be featured in stores. Brandon Yahn, Co-Founder & Partner, Convivialité Ventures (Pernod Ricard) Jayme Jansky Beck, Head of Field Omni-Shopper Marketing, Unilever Frances Dillard, VP, Brand & Product Marketing, Driscoll's Elizabeth Harris, Chief Strategy Officer, Arc Worldwide (Presenter & Interviewer) 3:00pm — 4:00pm PT Session 4 TRACK 1 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Marketing Brand Perspectives on Effective Retail Media Strategies View Description BRAND PERSPECTIVES ON EFFECTIVE RETAIL MEDIA STRATEGIES × Retail media is a massive opportunity for the industry, with some calling it the third big wave in digital advertising. Forecasts call for digital ad spending on this emerging channel to increase nearly 20% in the US in 2024, reaching $61 billion and representing 20% of digital ad spending. While giving retailers a unique opportunity to provide closed-loop attribution for their CPG partners, retail media offerings are fundamentally shifting the relationship between brands and retailers, turning suppliers into buyers, and creating new challenges for the industry to solve. Among them, marketers are seeking more standardized ad measurement and attribution models, better data and analytics, and new opportunities to connect in-store and online retail media. In this session, brand leaders will discuss how they are evaluating retail media networks and the collaboration needed for a successful partnership between retailers and brands. Simon Miles, VP, Global OmniChannel Commercial Strategy, The Coca-Cola Company Jie Cheng, VP & Global Head, Digital Commerce, Mondelēz International Andrew Lipsman, Principal Analyst, Insider Intelligence (Presenter & Interviewer) TRACK 2 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Partnerships Working with Technology Partners to Accelerate Growth View Description WORKING WITH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH × Most organizations need to work with outside technology vendors to take advantage of the growing range of solutions available to grow their businesses. Retail and brand executives must therefore evaluate which tech solution providers are the best fit for both their businesses and their existing tech stacks. Evaluating claims, selecting a vendor, setting clear expectations, evolving the relationship as business needs change and knowing when to move on if a solution is not working are all crucial skills. In this interactive session, an industry expert will present on optimal ways to select and work with technology providers today, followed by a conversation with retail and brand leaders who have found success and overcome challenges working with their partners. Matt Hodge, VP, B2C eCommerce & eTail, Republic National Distributing Company John Giaquinto, VP, Loyalty, Personalization & Analytics, Rite Aid Kathryn Ganz, VP Product, Holland & Barrett Daryl Porter, Senior Partner, Tomorrow Retail Consulting (Presenter & Interviewer) TRACK 3 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Growth Opportunities Agency Pitch: Innovative Solutions for a Real-World Retail Challenge View Description AGENCY PITCH: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR A REAL-WORLD RETAIL CHALLENGE × This dynamic session format will feature a retail executive sharing a candid view into a real-world challenge their business is facing. Three agency executives will present how they would approach the problem, as if they were responding to an RFP. They'll share their recommendations and be ready for some tough questions from the prospective client and the audience as they discuss best (and worst) practices for turning this challenge into a growth opportunity. Benjamin Thompson, Head of Digital Transformation, Endeavour Drinks Group (Interviewer) TRACK 4 Extended Research and Tactical Insights: Key Takeaways Groceryshop Key Takeaways Live Podcast Recording View Description GROCERYSHOP KEY TAKEAWAYS LIVE PODCAST RECORDING × With 50+ sessions and 175+ speakers across three jam-packed days of content, it's impossible for any one attendee to see or hear it all. 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