Education Program

Our robust lineup of educational programming delvers fresh insights, practical tools, and real-world strategies tailored to the unique needs of retailer wholesalers, and manufacturers, and service providers in the independent grocery sector.  

Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Get inspired by innovators and change-makers as they share powerful forward-thinking strategies through stories that resonate.

Dig deeper. Walk away with real answers.  

Breakout sessions deliver targeted tactical education for professionals across every function of grocery retail. Aligned to core topic areas, these sessions will deliver practical takeaways, new tools, and proven strategies.

Don’t miss these vibrant & thought provoking sessions on the show floor. These quick-pitch sessions will provide useful insights and tips to improve your business.

Explore how cutting edge technologies and artificial intelligence are reshaping the grocery landscape. Sessions will showcase practical tech applications, vendor solutions and future facing trends that help grocers work smarter and stay competitive.

Designed for owners, executives, and decision-makers, these sessions will focus on strategies for long-term success. Topics will include market positioning, competitive analysis, financial planning, succession, and growth opportunities.

The fresh departments remain a cornerstone of the independent grocery experience. Sessions will dive into best practices for sourcing, handling, and marketing fresh produce meat, seafood, deli, and bakery items. Sessions will highlight local sourcing sustainability, quality control and innovations that elevate the fresh perimeter.

Discover merchandising tactics that drive sales, deepen customer loyalty and enhance the in-store experience. From planogramming to seasonal sets, these sessions cover visual merchandising, product mis-optimization, private label strategies, and effective vendor collaboration. Emphasis will be placed on data informed decision making and creative execution.

Tackle the day-to-day realities of running a successful grocery store. These sessions address the operational details from store layout and equipment to loss prevention, inventory management, store design, and sustainability initiatives. Gain insights into operational efficiencies, and cost-saving measures to streamline your business.

Connect with today’s consumer wherever they are. These sessions will focus on integrating digital and in-store experiences through seamless marketing strategies. Topics include social media, e-commerce, loyalty programs, personalization, email marketing and customer journey mapping- all with a focus on measurable impact and ROI. 

People power every store- invest in their success. These sessions will center on workforce development, leadership training, recruiting and retention, building community identity, and strong brand culture. Learn strategies to motivate teams, reduce turnover, and cultivate talent across all levels of your organization.