We're sorry, but we couldn't find any results that match your search criteria. Please try again with different keywords or filters.
Loading
- Inventory Management
- Associate development
- Community relations
- E-commerce
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Ethnic
- Consumer Trends
- Shrink
- Recruitment
- Local
- FSMA
- Store Design
- Hispanic
- Center store
- Retention
- CRM
- Traceability
- Advertising
- Health & Wellness
- Loyalty Marketing
- Promotions
- Omnichannel marketing
- Promotions & Events
- Buying
- AI
- Leadership Development
- Marketing
- Training
- Merchandising
- Price Optimization
- Collaboration
- Retail Media Networks
- Deli
- Operations
- Fresh
- Prepared Foods
- Assortment
- Category Management
- Technology
- Benchmarks
- Compliance
9:00 AM
-
Summit 212-21575 minsRoundtable discussions at the NGA Show will provide retailers a valuable platform to connect with peers and industry experts in focused, small-group settings. Each roundtable will dive into topics spe ...
10:00 AM
-
Forum 118-119, Forum 120-122, Forum 123-125120 mins
- Sustainability
- Shrink
This competition invites participants to tackle real-world sustainability challenges faced by Clark’s Market, an 11-store independent in the Rocky Mountain region. As the company seeks to minimize its ...
10:30 AM
-
Academy 415-417195 mins
- CRM
- Omnichannel marketing
- AI
- Technology
This year's NGA Technology Innovation sessions will put the emphasis on accessibility and practicality, with a special emphasis on improving and empowering the customer experience. At a time when cons ...
2:00 PM
-
Forum 118-119, Forum 120-122, Forum 123-125120 mins
- Sustainability
- Shrink
This competition invites students to tackle real-world sustainability challenges faced by Clark's Markets, an 11-store independent in the Rocky Mountain region. As the company seeks to minimize its e ...
2:15 PM
-
Alliance 301-304, 321120 mins
- Shrink
- Operations
- Benchmarks
4:30 PM
-
Academy 407-414, 420,42190 mins
- Innovation
- Leadership Development
Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and the former Chancellor of the University of Texas System. During his time in the military, he commanded special operations forces ...
7:00 AM
-
Academy 407-414, 420,42145 mins
- Innovation
- Store Design
- Marketing
- Merchandising
Gain insight into the inspirations and bold moves fueling transformation in the grocery industry as leaders embrace innovation to elevate the customer experience. This session will explore cutting-edg ...
8:00 AM
-
Forum 114-11745 mins
- AI
- Price Optimization
Explore how retailers can leverage AI-driven solutions to optimize pricing strategies in real time. With fluctuating costs, changing consumer demand, and increased competition, maintaining the right p ... -
Forum 120-12245 mins
- Associate development
- Recruitment
- Retention
This session addresses the growing impact of the gig economy on the grocery industry and how businesses can adapt their recruitment strategies to attract and retain store associates. As more workers s ... -
Summit 212-21545 mins
- Omnichannel marketing
- Retail Media Networks
Learn more about the opportunities provided by retail media networks in the grocery industry and how they are transforming the revenue landscape. As digital platforms and e-commerce continue to evolve ... -
Summit 217-22045 mins
- AI
Hear how grocers are leveraging AI to gain fast, efficient insights into sales, profits, inventory, customer behavior, and emerging opportunities. By utilizing AI, decision-makers can ask a limitless ... -
Summit 209-21145 mins
- Community relations
- Local
- Buying
-
Forum 123-12545 mins
- Inventory Management
- Shrink
- Operations
Examine the role of operational excellence ole in reducing shrink within grocery retail environments. By optimizing processes, improving staff training, and ensuring tighter inventory control, retaile ... -
Forum 118-11945 mins
- Community relations
- Local
- Merchandising
- Operations
Creative strategies for small rural grocery stores can significantly enhance customer attraction and sales. Insights shared will be applicable to smaller urban stores competing against larger retailer ... -
Summit 209-21145 mins
- Consumer Trends
- Innovation
- Local
- Deli
- Fresh
- Prepared Foods
Discover the latest retail food trends, from bold global flavors to the growing demand for specialty cheese and curated experiences. This session will explore how emerging tastes are shaping shopper p ... -
45 mins
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Retail Media Networks
Ready to dive into digital advertising but don’t know where to start? Think targeted display and television advertising are out of reach for independents? Looking for an advertising plan to help you c ...
9:00 AM
-
Forum 114-11745 mins
- Assortment
- Category Management
A well-optimized assortment strategy is critical. This panel will explore how assortment data can empower grocery retailers to refine their assortments, drive growth, and better serve their customers. ... -
Forum 118-11945 mins
- Ethnic
- Hispanic
- Marketing
- Merchandising
Gain insights into two of the fastest growing global food types in the US - Mexican/Central & South American and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean. Both cuisine types are experiencing significant YoY grow ... -
Forum 120-12245 mins
- Associate development
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Leadership Development
- Training
Attracting and retaining top talent is critical for success in the competitive grocery industry. This session will highlight effective strategies for fostering employee engagement, creating a positive ... -
Summit 217-22045 mins
- Omnichannel marketing
Dive into the grocery industry's transition from traditional print marketing to dynamic digital strategies, highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved. As consumers increasingly engage wit ... -
Summit 212-21545 mins
- Omnichannel marketing
- Collaboration
- Retail Media Networks
Retail media networks are transforming how brands connect with consumers, offering new revenue streams and enhancing customer engagement. In this session, industry experts will share strategies for bu ... -
Summit 209-21145 mins
- Deli
- Fresh
- Prepared Foods
In the competitive world of meals to go, smart merchandising and pricing strategies are key to driving sales and minimizing waste. This session highlights innovative tactics for promoting prepared foo ... -
Summit 221-22245 mins
- Promotions
- Price Optimization
We’re entering an era of political and economic uncertainty. Today, shoppers are super-focused on value, with price becoming a deciding factor in their purchasing decisions. For independent grocers, n ...
10:00 AM
-
Main Stage (Academy Ballroom)45 mins
- Innovation
- Associate development
- Leadership Development
In this forward-thinking session, we will explore the transformative power of next-generation leaders who are shaping the future of the industry as a whole. Through a dynamic panel discussion, young p ...
1:30 PM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Compliance
The grocery industry is facing a rapidly changing regulatory environment, especially when it comes to labor issues. This session will provide critical updates on evolving labor laws, including wage an ...
2:45 PM
-
Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)30 mins
- Consumer Trends
In today’s rapidly evolving market, consumer behavior around grocery spending continues to undergo significant changes. Increasing health consciousness, rise of online shopping, growing demand for sus ... -
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Sustainability
- Operations
- Compliance
Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding the AIM Act (2020) and its impact on the HFC transition. This session will provide attendees with up-to-date rulings, requirements, and actionable ...
4:00 PM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)90 minsInvitation-only presentation of Exceptional Independents Awards. Winners qualifications based on an independent or regional grocer’s investment in their stores or companies, commitment to supporting ...
7:30 AM
-
Academy 407-414, 420,42190 mins
- Advertising
- CRM
- Loyalty Marketing
- Promotions
- Promotions & Events
- Marketing
Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the standout entries from the 2024 Creative Choice Award winners! This session, brought to you by Kellanova and Unilever, is designed to explore a ...
9:00 AM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Marketing
- Merchandising
In today’s market, consumers seek and expect access to product information at their fingertips. Discover how leading retailers and brands elevate the shopper experience with rich engaging product info ...
11:00 AM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Innovation
- Promotions & Events
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Operations
- Technology
Looking to effortlessly increase store revenue? Consider teaming up with BHN, a global leader in the gift card industry. By partnering with us, you'll have an experienced ally to assist you in captu ... -
Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)30 mins
- FSMA
- Traceability
- Operations
- Compliance
FSMA 204 is coming—are you prepared? Learn how to streamline your commissary operations, support your back-of-store teams, and create a continuous data flow with suppliers—all in time for the January ...
12:15 PM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Sustainability
- Center store
- Store Design
- Health & Wellness
- Fresh
- Operations
- Technology
Catch a glimpse of future talent-- University students will judge products and services showcased on the expo floor. The Best in the Show Award will be presented to the most deserving exhibitor on sta ...
1:00 PM
-
Discovery Theater (Summit Ballroom)30 mins
- Operations
The NGA Government Relations team will update you on the opportunities and challenges the industry will face with the change in Congress and Administration. Hot topics for this year include tax refor ...
2:00 PM
-
Summit 209-211105 mins
- FSMA
- Traceability
- Operations
- Compliance
With deadlines for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 fast approaching, you might have started identifying some possible next steps to prepa ... -
Forum 123-12545 mins
- Omnichannel marketing
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effectively managing ad spend is critical to achieving maximum ROI. This session will explore strategies for optimizing digital ad campaigns, targeting the rig ... -
Forum 123-12545 mins
- Omnichannel marketing
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effectively managing ad spend is critical to achieving maximum ROI. This session will explore strategies for optimizing digital ad campaigns, targeting the rig ... -
Forum 120-12245 mins
- Associate development
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Leadership Development
- Training
Maintaining your legacy is one of the most significant and personal decisions a business owner will face. This session will be a real and raw conversation about the considerations of passing along a f ... -
Forum 114-11745 mins
- E-commerce
- Technology
Review the essential best practices for building and maintaining successful e-commerce programs, including developing seamless digital platforms to meet growing consumer demand. Experts will discuss k ...
3:00 PM
-
Forum 123-12545 mins
- CRM
- Loyalty Marketing
- AI
Discover how AI can revolutionize personalized marketing. As consumers increasingly expect tailored experiences, leveraging AI allows retailers to analyze shopper data and deliver targeted offers, pro ... -
Forum 123-12545 mins
- Sustainability
- Shrink
- Operations
Join industry experts to review USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) and how it can benefit independent grocers. Numerous projects have been implemented to improve energy efficiency, reduce fo ... -
Summit 221-22245 mins
- E-commerce
The online grocery retail revolution has transformed the shopping experience in profound ways, presenting both challenges and opportunities for independent grocers. Join our all-star panel of eCommerc ...
4:00 PM
-
Academy 407-414, 420,42160 mins
- Associate development
- Innovation
- Leadership Development
Join a rare conversation with legendary leaders of the grocery industry as they share their perspectives on what it takes to drive lasting success in an evolving market. This session will explore how ...
