The Idea Exchange Sessions at the N.G.A. Show will provide additional opportunity for in-depth/moderated discussion on key issues addressed in the education program.
Promotions that Work – Monday, February 13, 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Retailers and manufacturers share ideas for successful promotions.
Facilitators: Jonathan Packman, Grocery Director, Andronico’s
Jason Langheier, CEO/Founder, Zipongo
Attracting Next Generation Employees – Monday, February 13, 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Students and university coalition members discuss strategies for recruiting younger associates for store-level positions.
Facilitators: Phil Straneiro, Western Michigan University
Tom Gilpatrick, Portland State University
Jamie Darby, Student, St. Joesph’s University
Jason Gaylord, Student, Western Michigan University
Health and Wellness – Monday, February 13, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Retailers and vendors share strategies to meet the needs of health and wellness consumers.
Technology review – Tuesday, February 14, 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Retailers and vendors review new technology options/benefits.
Facilitators: Mike Brown, General Manager, Retail Technology, Unified Grocers, Inc.
Jim Vance, President, Pan-Oston Company
Growing Sales in Fresh Departments – Tuesday, February 14, 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Retailers and vendors discuss ways to increase sales in produce, deli and fresh departments.
Social media – Tuesday, February 14, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Retailers and vendors share ideas/success stories for communicating with shoppers via social media tools.
Facilitators: Eric Anderson, Executive Vice President, Fresh Encounter
Jay Yeater, Senior. Designer, Anderson Robertson Marketing