Transforming Today for Grocery’s Future

At Groceryshop 2025, we’re tackling the big questions—and even bigger opportunities—shaping the future of grocery and CPG. With 150+ global speakers and thought leaders on stage, our agenda delivers the insights you need to stay competitive, innovative, and ready for what’s ahead.

This year’s themes are designed to equip you with actionable strategies for every part of your business.

Curious what’s driving the agenda at Groceryshop 2025? Hear from our VP of Original Content, Ben Miller, as he breaks down this year’s key themes!

Key Topics Shaping the 2025 Agenda

Efficient and AI-Powered
Grocery Operations

Given the continued squeeze on grocery margins, Groceryshop will cover the new strategies and technologies that unlock efficiencies across retail and consumer brand organizations, from store operations to marketing to loss prevention.

Understanding, Captivating, and Retaining Shoppers

Grocery for today and tomorrow requires staying ahead of consumer trends and delivering engaging and personalized shopping experiences. Groceryshop will provide insights on the latest consumer preferences and tactics that will drive volumes for brands, larger baskets for retailers, and loyalty for both.

The Next Frontier for Retail Media (and New Revenue Streams)

Groceryshop will explore how retailers build successful retail media networks that offer a differentiated value proposition and how advertisers best integrate retail media into their larger marketing and media plans. Additionally, retailers and consumer brands will share how they are pursuing new revenue streams to supplement their core business.

Building Unified and Future-Ready Organizations

From leveraging data across their organizations to restructuring digital teams, Groceryshop will provide detailed walkthroughs of how retailers and brands are executing digital transformation and preparing their businesses for the future.

Global Inspiration
and Insights

Groceryshop helps you connect with and learn from leaders from retailers and consumer brands around the world. You’ll gain exposure to new ideas, fresh perspectives and innovative strategies. With leading grocery and CPG organizations adding technology services to their tool belt, Groceryshop also provides access to potential partners and collaborators.

2025 Preliminary Agenda

Saturday September 27, 2025

2:00pm — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pickup Open

Sunday September 28, 2025

10:00am — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pickup Open
1:45pm — 2:25pm PT
Session 1

Track 1

Major Forces Shaping Grocery

Fresh Research: Navigating Economic Pressures and Rising Competition

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Kris Hull, EVP, Senior Client Officer, Consumer Products, Ipsos

Track 2

C-Suite Perspectives on Accelerating Growth

Retailer Perspectives: Winning New Customers and Growing Baskets

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Suzy Monford, Chairman & CEO, Heritage Grocers Group

Track 3

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI

2:35pm — 3:15pm PT
Session 2

Track 1

Major Forces Shaping Grocery

Fresh Research: Balancing Wide-Ranging Consumer Behaviors and Shopping Habits

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Track Keynote: Balancing Wide-Ranging Consumer Behaviors and Shopping Habits

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Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, Whole Foods

Track 2

C-Suite Perspectives on Accelerating Growth

CPG Perspectives: Boosting Volumes Across Sales Channels

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John Carroll, President, Digital Commerce & Advanced Analytics, Acosta Group (Interviewer)

Track 3

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI

3:25pm — 4:05pm PT
Session 3

Track 1

Major Forces Shaping Grocery

Rapid Fire: Technologies Poised to Transform Grocery and CPG

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Greg Zeh, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Weis Markets

Manuel Queiroz, Partner, Bright Pixel Capital (Sonae)

Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

Track 2

C-Suite Perspectives on Accelerating Growth

Next-Level Collaboration: How Retailers and Brands Drive Growth Together

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Track 3

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI

4:20pm — 4:30pm PT
Welcome Remarks
4:30pm — 4:50pm PT
Keynotes
4:50pm — 5:10pm PT
Keynotes
5:10pm — 5:30pm PT
Keynotes

Monday September 29, 2025

7:00am — 5:00pm PT
Badge Pickup Open
7:30am — 8:20am PT
Industry Innovation Breakfast Session  (Co-Located Content - Invite Only)
7:30am — 9:00am PT
Breakfast
Location: Mandalay Bay Ballroom
8:30am — 5:00pm PT
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
9:00am — 9:40am PT
Session 1

Track 1

Meeting Evolving Consumer Needs

Appealing to Value-Obsessed Shoppers

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Louise Fritjofsson, Founder & CEO, Martie

Adgild Hop, Partner, European Retail Market Lead, Deloitte (Presenter & Interviewer)

Track 2

Retail Media's Next Frontier

Designing Best-in-Class Retail Media Networks

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Bobby Watts, SVP AD Retail Media & Digital Merchandising, Ahold Delhaize USA

Track 3

Optimizing Physical Stores

Stores of the Future: Maximizing Efficiency and Engagement

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Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures, IGD (Presenter & Interviewer)

Track 4

Shark Reef Startup Pitch

Shark Reef Startup Pitch: Enhancing Shopping Experiences

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9:50am — 10:30am PT
Session 2

Track 1

Meeting Evolving Consumer Needs

Premium Products and Experiences in a Price-Conscious World

Cristian Arcangeli, VP, Omnichannel & Customer Experience, illy Caffé

Kabir Jain, Chief Growth Officer, Erewhon

Marian Leitner-Waldman, CEO & Founder, Archer Roose Wine

Track 2

Retail Media's Next Frontier

Integrating Retail Media into Broader Marketing and Sales Plans

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Molly Hop, EVP & Head of Havas Market, Havas Media Network

Track 3

Optimizing Physical Stores

Tech-Enabled Associates: Boosting Productivity and Satisfaction

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Track 4

Shark Reef Startup Pitch

Shark Reef Startup Pitch: Productivity and Efficiency Unlocks

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Wayne McIntyre, Co-Founder & CEO, Relocalize

10:40am — 11:20am PT
Session 3

Track 1

Meeting Evolving Consumer Needs

Fresh Research: GLP-1's Lasting Impact on Consumer Preferences

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Track Keynote: GLP-1's Lasting Impact on Consumer Preferences

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Shane Grant, Group Deputy CEO, CEO Americas and EVP Dairy, Plant-Based & Global Sales, Danone

Track 2

Retail Media's Next Frontier

Full-Funnel Retail Media: Embracing Offsite and In-Store

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Alejandra Restrepo, Head of Mercado Ads Mexico, Mercado Libre

Track 3

Optimizing Physical Stores

Seamless and Secure Stores: Minimizing Friction and Deterring Theft

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Track 4

Shark Reef Startup Pitch

Shark Reef Startup Pitch: Finalists

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11:30am — 12:36pm PT
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings  (Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
12:30pm — 2:00pm PT
Lunch
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Industry Innovation Lunch Session  (Co-Located Content - Invite Only)
12:45pm — 1:40pm PT
Tabletalks  (Retailers & Brands, Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
1:30pm — 1:55pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
2:00pm — 2:10pm PT
Welcome Back Remarks
2:10pm — 2:30pm PT
Keynotes
2:30pm — 2:50pm PT
Keynotes
2:50pm — 3:10pm PT
Keynotes
3:10pm — 3:50pm PT
Break
3:10pm — 3:50pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
3:50pm — 4:56pm PT
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings  (Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
5:30pm — 7:30pm PT
Industry Night
Location: Swingers, Mandalay Bay

Tuesday September 30, 2025

7:30am — 8:20am PT
Industry Innovation Breakfast Session  (Co-Located Content - Invite Only)
7:30am — 9:00am PT
Breakfast
Location: Mandalay Bay Ballroom
7:30am — 5:30pm PT
Badge Pickup Open
8:30am — 5:00pm PT
Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
9:00am — 9:40am PT
Session 1

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

New Approaches to Brand Building and Storytelling

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Benoit Vatere, Chief Media Officer, Liquid Death

Sarah Bakx, President, Drop of Sunshine (Treasury Wine Estates)

Track 2

Scaling Revenue Streams

Track Keynote: Scaling Online Grocery

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Lauren Steinberg, EVP, Chief Digital Officer, Media & Loyalty, Loblaw

Scaling Online Grocery

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Vineta Bajaj, Chief Financial Officer, Rohlik Group

Track 3

Optimizing Merchandising and Supply Chains

AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions

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Track 4

Technology Solution Spotlight

Innovative In-Store Technologies

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David McIntosh, Chief Connected Stores Officer, Instacart

Brad Bogolea, Co-Founder & CEO, Simbe Robotics

9:50am — 10:30am PT
Session 2

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

Data-Driven Product Launches and Marketing Strategies

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Chaz Flexman, CEO & Co-Founder, Starday Foods

Track 2

Scaling Revenue Streams

Thinking Beyond the Core: Investment in B2B Services

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Oliver Vogt, CEO, Transcend, Tesco

Track 3

Optimizing Merchandising and Supply Chains

Track Keynote: Aligning Inventory and Assortment with Demand

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Andrea Albright, EVP & Chief Growth Officer, International & Operating Partner, Massmart, Walmart

Panel: Aligning Inventory and Assortment with Demand

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Nitin Murali, VP, Supply Chain Excellence, Gallo

Track 4

Technology Solution Spotlight

Agentic AI Solutions Boosting Efficiency

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10:40am — 11:20am PT
Session 3

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

Track Keynote: Crafting Unified and Seamless Shopping Experiences

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Neil Reynolds, Global Chief Customer & Digital Commerce Officer, Mars Wrigley

Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

Track Keynote: Crafting Unified and Seamless Shopping Experiences

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Tom Ward, EVP & End-to-End Chief Operating Officer, Sam's Club

Track 2

Scaling Revenue Streams

New Strategies and Models that Drive Additional Revenue

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Brett Matthews, Chairman & CEO, Kate Farms

Track 3

Optimizing Merchandising and Supply Chains

Implementing Digital Technologies Across the Supply Chain

Daryl Porter, Senior Partner, TOMORROW (Interviewer)

Track 4

Technology Solution Spotlight

Tools Powering Personalization

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11:30am — 12:36pm PT
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings  (Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
12:30pm — 2:00pm PT
Lunch
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Industry Innovation Lunch Session  (Co-Located Content - Invite Only)
12:45pm — 1:40pm PT
Tabletalks  (Retailers & Brands, Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
1:30pm — 1:55pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
2:00pm — 2:10pm PT
Welcome Back Remarks
2:10pm — 2:30pm PT
Keynotes
2:30pm — 2:50pm PT
Keynotes
2:50pm — 3:10pm PT
Keynotes
3:10pm — 3:50pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
3:10pm — 3:50pm PT
Break
3:50pm — 4:56pm PT
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings  (Prescheduled Only)
Location: Exhibit Hall, Level 1
8:00pm — 10:30pm PT
Groceryfest Beach Party
Location: Mandalay Bay Beach

Wednesday October 1, 2025

8:00am — 9:30am PT
Breakfast
Location: Mandalay Bay Ballroom
8:00am — 11:00am PT
Badge Pickup Open
9:30am — 10:10am PT
Session 1

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

Reimagining Search And Discovery

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Track 2

Reorganizing to Fuel Growth

Embracing Agility and Innovation

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Emily Xu, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Republic National Distributing Company

Alastair Dorward, CEO, Dropps

Alice Ponti, SVP of Innovation & Strategy, VentureFuel (Interviewer)

Track 3

Optimizing Ecommerce

Winning Strategies for the Digital Shelf

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Leslie Lee, VP, Digital Experiences, Hormel Foods

Simon Rodeiro, Vice President Digital Commerce & Omni-Channel Marketing, PIM Brands

Andrea Steele, AVP eCommerce & Customer Marketing, Kraft Heinz

Gregor Murray, Chief 'So What' Officer, Digital Commere Global (Presenter & Interviewer)

Track 4

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI

10:20am — 11:00am PT
Session 2

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

Channels Blending Engagement and Commerce

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Track 2

Reorganizing to Fuel Growth

Unifying Data and Teams Across the Organization

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Alan Wizemann, Chief Digital Officer, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits

Deepak Jose, VP & Head of Data & Decision Intelligence, Niagara Bottling

Track 3

Optimizing Ecommerce

Strategies for Perfecting Fulfillment and Delivery

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Wassim Makarem, Chief Retail Officer, talabat

Track 4

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI

11:10am — 11:50am PT
Session 3

Track 1

Captivating Shoppers Across Channels

Leveling Up Loyalty with Gamification and Personalization

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Track 2

Reorganizing to Fuel Growth

Technology Stacks Fit for the Future

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Track 3

Groceryshop Key Takeaways

Groceryshop Key Takeaways

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Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy, Groceryshop

Track 4

Future-Ready Deep Dives

Actioning AI