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2023 Education Schedule

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    • People Development
    Main Stage
    Rachael has used this mantra in her business, career and in the leadership of her community.  Her st ...
    Sponsors
    women grocers of america (wga)
    • Operations
    Summit 219-220
    Mass shootings seem like they are occurring with greater frequency, and violence in supermarkets is ...
    • Merchandising
    Thought Leadership Theater
    Her story has captured the nation. After landing in the ER on her 45th birthday, Jayne Jones, Americ ...
    Sponsors
    no sugar baker
    • People Development
    Forum 224-226
    In a post-pandemic world, workers expect more from their employers than ever before, from workplace ...
    Sponsors
    women grocers of america (wga)
    • Technology
    Summit 227-228
    Planning out the life of technology and equipment may be difficult when you don't know what tech ven ...
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    ecrs
    • IGA
    Summit 215-216
    Think you have a good understanding of what customers want from your store? Wouldn’t it be better to ...
    Sponsors
    iga
    • People Development
    Main Stage
    • Merchandising
    Thought Leadership Theater
    Our scan-based DSD Consignment program is RISK FREE to our partners. There is no open-to-buy invento ...
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    claire's
    • Marketing
    Summit 221-223
    A new store provides an opportunity to present a new face to customers.  What techniques are success ...
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    spins
    • People Development
    Forum 224-226
    The tight labor market has made recruiting a challenge that isn't expected to ease any time soon.  R ...
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    prospr
    • Marketing
    Summit 221-223
    Hear how independent grocers can boost shopper engagement in a digital world. We’ll discuss personal ...
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    brdata software solutions
    • Digital Commerce
    Summit 229-230
    Over the last few years, retailers have shifted marketing funds from print to digital.  We’ll review ...
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    webstop
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    The variety and scope of general merchandise product available to the grocery channel is extraordina ...
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    The eCommerce landscape has drastically changed over the past two years. In order to succeed, brands ...
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    quartile
    • Operations
    Thought Leadership Theater
    There has been an increasing hype surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit, with good reason.  ...
    Sponsors
    ERC
    • IGA
    Main Stage
    Inflation, labor, supply chain, increased legislation, block chain, digital currency, ransomware. Th ...
    Sponsors
    iga
    • Operations
    Main Stage
    Independent grocers are known for their resilience and ability to adapt to macro issues and trends. ...
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    kimberly-clark
    • Technology
    Summit 227-228
    Key Metrics are critical to benchmark your company’s results. Wages continued to climb in 2022 and s ...
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    fms
    • Operations
    Summit 221-223
    Back by popular demand, FMS will host the Financial Symposium at the NGA Show. We’ll explore some of ...
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    fms
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    With tightening budgets and rising grocery costs the right digital investment will improve your bott ...
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    shockoe
    • Merchandising
    Thought Leadership Theater
    Graham Sorkin, Co-Founder and Chief of Staff of The Functional Chocolate Company, will discuss how c ...
    Sponsors
    the functional chocolate company
    • Merchandising
    Thought Leadership Theater
    Owners and founders, Justin and Mathilda will present the Wet-it Swedish sponge cloth and the Skrubb ...
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    wet-it
    • People Development
    Forum 224-226
    US employer healthcare costs are projected to rise by 6.5% in 2023.  Inflation, new technologies, ca ...
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    Explore the latest trends in the pet category.  We’ll examine the impact of the premiumization of pe ...
    • Operations
    Summit 219-220
    Front-line associates in traditionally union-free companies have begun organizing unions at unpreced ...
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    All of us remember that experience of walking through a store, discovering products we hadn't previo ...
    Sponsors
    red pepper digital
    • Marketing
    Summit 221-223
    Too often, a well-intentioned marketing message hits the wrong note and creates a viral PR nightmare ...
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    nga foundation
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    It’s not easy for independent grocers to keep track of grocery movement outside of their stores. Dis ...
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    BRdata
    • Merchandising
    Summit 217-218
    Indoor and vertical farming may provide retailers the ability to offer a fresher, hyper-local, and p ...
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    spins
    • People Development
    Forum 224-226
    To ensure long-term viability,  leadership development must be ingrained in a company's DNA. Hear wh ...
    • Technology
    Summit 227-228
    Traditionally marketing efforts are driven by operational decisions.  It's time for marketing to tak ...
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    shoptocook
    • Merchandising
    Summit 217-218
    Consumers are increasingly seeking out grocery stores with products that match their healthy lifesty ...
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    spins
    • Operations
    Summit 219-220
    Is your business a reflection of the community you serve? Are you effectively engaging with an incre ...
    • Merchandising
    Summit 217-218
    From sales to footprint, the fresh perimeter has grown over the last several years and is expected t ...
    Sponsors
    spins
    • Keynote
    Sponsors
    kraft heinz
    • Digital Commerce
    Summit 229-230
    How do retailers solve for the holy grail of shopping: motivating the 90% of in-store consumers to e ...
    Sponsors
    swiftly
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    The supply chain has changed significantly over the last few years, largely due to the inefficiencie ...
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    deltatrak
    • IGA
    Summit 215-216
    Did you know the average ransomware attack costs businesses an average of 15 days downtime? Small, l ...
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    iga
    • IGA
    Summit 215-216
    Join IGA CEO John Ross as he explores the smart technology applied to Vori’s B2B grocery operating s ...
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    iga
    • Digital Commerce
    Summit 229-230
    New technologies and payment options are changing the check-out process.  We'll review many labor sa ...
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    it retail
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    Supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures & changes in consumer behavior drove fundamental sh ...
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    intrics
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    The way consumers shop has changed. Since the onset of COVID, shoppers have increasingly turned onli ...
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    inmobi
    • Marketing
    Summit 221-223
    There’s a new strategy in the retail playbook. Thanks to the rapid growth of e-commerce, retailers a ...
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    webstop
    • Digital Commerce
    Summit 229-230
    Accurate inventory management, efficient packing, and delivery logistics are just a few of the keys ...
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    mercatus
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    Content will address shopper trends and the need to engage shoppers through ESG initiatives addressi ...
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    kellogg's
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    New technologies are making it easier than ever to retrofit your facility with wireless sensors that ...
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    disruptive technologies
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    The increasing costs of doing business are disrupting the entire retail supply chain. Consumers and ...
    • General Session
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    unilever     kellogg's
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    As consumers around the world continue to face trying times, they view their favorite snacks as affo ...
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    Blended physical and digital environments are changing how consumers engage with grocery retailers. ...
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    ipsos
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    FIUC students comb through the expo show floor to find the best products and services across several ...
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    nga foundation
    • People Development
    Main Stage
    As IGA CEO John Ross details in his Monday session, threats to independent retailers are omnipresent ...
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    iga
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    The adult beverage category seems to be in a state of constant evolution thanks to the explosion of ...
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    lipari
    • Technology
    Summit 227-228
    A tight labor market and rapidly increasing wage rates are putting a significant squeeze on the bott ...
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    truno
    • Operations
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    Learn the 7 Core Causes of Store Shrink Loss that cost retailer 2.45% of Gross Margin each year. Lea ...
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    smart retail solutions
    • Technology
    Summit 224-226, 227-228, 229-230
    In this year's Technology/Innovation track at the 2023 National Grocers Association Show in Las Vega ...
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    placer.ai
    • Merchandising
    Summit 217-218
    An uncertain economy, fragile supply chain and more frequent disruptive weather patterns combined wi ...
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    shelfengine
    • IGA
    Summit 215-216
    Ready to dive into digital advertising but don’t know where to start? Think targeted display ads and ...
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    iga
    • Procurement
    Education Theater
    Consumers are increasingly looking for authenticity when shopping for grocery items, as well as qual ...
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    italy chamber of commerce
    • Technology
    Technology Thought Leadership Theater
    Food waste due to temperature control failure is a problem in all grocery stores. Learn how cold cha ...
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    rivercity innovations
    • Marketing
    Main Stage
    Inflationary pressures, global turbulence, cautious consumers and societal transformation drive the ...
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    unfi
    • Operations
    Summit 219-220
    When asked about sustainability, shoppers indicate they are most concerned with wasteful packaging a ...