Ready to Turn Your Neighborhood Grocery Store into the Next Big Disrupter?

Feb 03, 2026
Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
Keynote/General Session

Independent grocers are at a crossroads—adapt or risk losing customers to mega-chains. This closing session reveals how local retailers can blend advanced technology, fresh merchandising, and strategic collaboration to drive sustainable growth and win back today’s health- and convenience-driven shoppers.

Speakers
Dave Steck
Dave Steck, President & Founder - Steck Consulting, LLC - (Retired VP - IT Schnuck Markets)
Jeffrey Strack
Jeffrey Strack, President & CEO - Strack & Van Til
Thom Blischok
Thom Blischok, Chairman & CEO - The Dialogic Group LLC
Tye Anthony
Tye Anthony, Chief Merchandising Officer & Marketing - Associated Wholesale Grocers