Rodney McMullen, Chairman & CEO, Kroger Monica McGurk, CEO, Tropicana Brands & Mainstream at Tropicana JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA Alanna McDonald, President, Mars Pet Nutrition North America at Mars Petcare Esi Eggleston Bracey, President, Unilever USA & CEO, Personal Care, Unilever North America Donna Tweeten & Aaron Wiese, Presidents, Hy-Vee Seth Goldman, Co-Founder & CEO, Eat the Change Heather Wallace, CEO, Curology & Katerina Schneider, Founder & CEO, Ritual Ben McKean, Founder & CEO, Hungryroot

Immerse yourself in fresh perspectives from influential leaders

Groceryshop’s agenda provides the ultimate playbook for digital transformation and innovation. Learn from leaders across grocery and CPG who are embracing new digital capabilities, adopting new business models and successfully navigating tough industry challenges. Expect fresh and never-before-seen research, in-depth case studies that walk you step-by-step through successful initiatives, analyst presentations with smart frameworks for tackling major business problems, and global grocery and CPG perspectives from practitioners around the world.

This year’s agenda features 165+ speakers across 50+ sessions and centers around five key themes:

Global retail media ad spend is expected to reach $140 billion in 2024. While search and display ads will play a major role in retail media’s growth, retailers are also introducing in-store offerings and offsite advertising opportunities through social and connected TV platforms. Groceryshop’s agenda will tackle how brands best optimize their retail media ad spend, execute effective campaigns, and collaborate internally and with external partners to drive retail media success. We will also address the retail media offerings retailers are building to stand out and challenges that must still be addressed to justify additional investment from brands.

While inflation is cooling, retail theft, a tight labor market, M&A activity, and investment in grocery from adjacent retail sectors are all collectively shaping grocery. Our agenda addresses how grocery and CPG organizations navigate changing economic and market conditions, find creative ways to unlock profitability, and leverage new technologies to drive efficiencies across their organization. Uncover new ways to boost productivity, grow margins, and future-proof your company.

Following its massive adoption by consumers, Generative AI is now being embraced by retailers and brands as a tool for creativity and automation. Additionally, organizations continue to experiment with machine learning and predictive analytics in supply chain, sales, store operations, and merchandising. Groceryshop will highlight the AI applications showing the most promise and driving meaningful business outcomes. With new technology, comes challenges and risks, so our agenda will also address the infrastructure and teams needed to implement and scale AI quickly yet responsibly.

Sophisticated loyalty programs, mobile apps that allow for easy toggling between in-store and online modes and in-store QR codes that unlock digital discounts are all helping retailers and brands unify in-store and online shopping. Organizations are also providing multiple options for checkout, fulfillment and delivery to drive convenience and experimenting with shoppable video, personalization tools and social commerce to guide consumers seamlessly from awareness to purchase. Our agenda will show how these digital capabilities and others can deliver the best shopping experiences for consumers.

Silos and old-fashioned ways of thinking can set back businesses and inhibit growth. Groceryshop will spotlight companies revamping their teams, fostering innovation, and adopting new business processes to better collaborate across their organization. Beyond internal efforts, our agenda also addresses how companies are restructuring their relationships with commercial partners, agencies and technology providers to fast-track growth.

The full Groceryshop 2023 agenda release is coming soon.
In the meantime, have a look at our speakers, and the preliminary agenda below.

Monday October 7, 2024

7:00am — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pickup
Mandalay Bay Ballroom L&H, Level 2
10:00am — 5:30pm PT
Exhibit Hall Hours
10:15am — 10:25am PT
Opening Remarks
The Key Ingredients Stage

Sophie Wawro, Global President, Groceryshop

Adam Houston, SVP, Event Director, Groceryshop

10:25am — 10:45am PT
A Customer Menu for the Future: Serving Data-Driven, Digital and Unified Shopping Experiences
The Key Ingredients Stage

Frans Muller, President & CEO, Ahold Delhaize

Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer)

10:45am — 11:05am PT
Building Loyalty in an Era of Fickle Shoppers and Unified Commerce
The Key Ingredients Stage

Ram Krishnan, CEO, North America Beverages, PepsiCo

Joe Laszlo, Head of Content, U.S., Groceryshop (Interviewer)

11:25am — 12:34pm PT
Meetup (Hosted and General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only)
12:30pm — 2:00pm PT
Lunch
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Industry Innovation Lunch Session  (Co-Located Content)
Oceanside E, Level 2
See details
12:40pm — 1:10pm PT
Live Podcast Recording with The CPG Scoop  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
12:50pm — 1:40pm PT
Lunch & Tabletalks  (Prescheduled Only)
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
1:15pm — 1:55pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
2:00pm — 2:20pm PT
Pioneering New Retail Experiences in a Fast-Changing World
The Key Ingredients Stage

Chris Nicholas, President & CEO, Sam's Club

Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer)

2:20pm — 2:40pm PT
Feeding Souls Everywhere: How White Castle Satisfies Cravers in Grocery Aisles and Beyond
The Key Ingredients Stage

Lisa Ingram, President & CEO, White Castle

Joe Laszlo, Head of Content, U.S., Groceryshop (Interviewer)

2:55pm — 3:35pm PT
Session 1

The Orange Stage

Seizing Opportunities in Retail Media

Case Studies and Fresh Research: Effective Offsite and In-Store Retail Media Activations

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Michele Roney, EVP, Retailer CX, Mars United Commerce

Mike Glaser, VP, Digital Commerce Marketing, PepsiCo

Neha Mallik, Head of Connected Commerce, Mizkan America

Rocquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Lemon Stage

Embracing New Consumer Habits and Preferences

Using Consumer Insights to Inform Business Strategies and Tactics

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Prabash Coswatte, Chief Operating Officer, Heritage Grocers Group

Josh Evertsen, SVP, Customer Development, Mars Pet Nutrition North America

Amy McClellan, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, SpartanNash

Lara Koslow, Senior Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Resilient Organizations

Fresh Research: Navigating Grocery's Changing Market Dynamics

View Description

Danny Edsall, Global Grocery Co-Leader, Deloitte

Julie Craig, VP, Shopper Insights, Kantar Retail

Declan Kearney, Founder & CEO, Digital Commerce Global

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

The Cherry Stage

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

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John Andrews, CEO, Cimulate.ai

Mike Zayonc, Co-Founder, Kodif

Jorge Risquez, Co-Founder & CEO, bops

Riana Lynn, CEO, Journey Foods

Deepak Jose, VP & Head of Data Science & Business Intelligence, Niagara (Judge)

Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO, Coresight Research (Emcee)

3:45pm — 4:25pm PT
Session 2

The Orange Stage

Seizing Opportunities in Retail Media

Unified Retail Media Planning: Aligning Across Partners and Teams

View Description

Francesca Hahn, VP, Digital Commerce, Mondelēz International

Udyan Khanna, VP, Marketing, Digital Commerce & Channel Marketing, McCormick & Company

Michal Geller, President, eCommerce & Digital, Newell Brands

Katherine Black, Partner, Kearney (Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Embracing New Consumer Habits and Preferences

Fresh Research: New Consumer Behaviors and Habits to Watch

View Description

Sherry Frey, VP, Product Insights, NielsenIQ

Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights, Circana

Wendy Wallner, EVP, Client Officer, Retail & Restaurants, Ipsos

HG O'Connell, Senior Content Director, Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Resilient Organizations

Track Keynote: Building Flexible and Efficient Supply Chains

View Description

Rod West, EVP, Global Supply Chain, Dollar General

Tony Ward, Partner - Retail Leader, Ernst & Young (Interviewer)

Panel: Building Flexible and Efficient Supply Chains

View Description

Nitin Murali, VP, Supply Chain Excellence, Gallo

Bret Celmer, COO, The Rounds

Lindsey Mazza, Global Retail Lead, Capgemini (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

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Olivier Roy, Co-Founder & CEO, Leav

Ben Fisher, Founder & CEO, Rodeo

Zac Choi, Co-Founder & CEO, Puller AI

Emily Steele, Co-Founder & CEO, Hummingbirds

Brita Rosenheim, Managing Partner, Vita Vera Ventures (Judge)

4:35pm — 5:15pm PT
Session 3

The Orange Stage

Seizing Opportunities in Retail Media

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Retail Media Capabilities that Satisfy Shoppers and Advertisers

View Description

Raquel Navarrski, Customer Vice President, NA eCommerce, General Mills

Chelsey Alexander, VP, New & Emerging Channels, Bayer Consumer Health

Sean Ransenberg, Managing Director, H-E-B

Naomi Alford, Partner, Bain & Company (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Embracing New Consumer Habits and Preferences

New Products and Services Delighting Health-Conscious Shoppers

View Description

Sarah Mastrorocco, VP & GM, Health, Instacart

April Lane, Chief Merchandising Officer, Thrive Market

Justin Nedelman, CEO, Pressed Juicery

Fred Schonenberg, Founder & CEO, VentureFuel (Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Resilient Organizations

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Optimizing Ecommerce Fulfillment and Delivery

Dr. Oliver Vogt, CEO, Transcend, Tesco

Greg Zeh, SVP & CIO, Weis Markets

Daryl Porter, Senior Partner, TOMORROW (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

"Shark Reef" Startup Pitch

View Description

Shelly Rupel, Co-Founder & CEO, Devour

Ruby Singh, Co-Founder, Indellia

Ross Finman, Founder & CEO, Augmodo

Victor Chan, Co-Founder & CEO, Machyna Inc

Danielle Lay, Partner, NEA (Judge)

6:30pm — 8:30pm PT
Sunset Social  (Retailers & Brands only)
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Tuesday October 8, 2024

7:30am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast Industry Innovation Session  (Co-Located Content)
Oceanside E, Level 2
See details
7:30am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast Industry Innovation Session  (Co-Located Content)
Oceanside F, Level 2
See details
7:30am — 9:00am PT
Breakfast
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
7:30am — 5:30pm PT
Badge Pickup
Mandalay Bay Ballroom L&H, Level 2
8:30am — 9:10am PT
Session 1

The Orange Stage

Seamless and Unified Retail Experiences

Case Studies and Conversations: Seamless Shopping Experiences Across Channels

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Amy Benford, VP, GM Integrated Marketing & Advanced Advertising, Colgate-Palmolive

Chad Petersen, SVP, Digital & eCommerce, Lowes Foods

Katie Stratton, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Shipt

Caroline Israel, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer)

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Lemon Stage

Impactful AI Strategies and Use Cases

Case Studies: Generative AI Applications Driving Meaningful Business Outcomes

View Description

Imteaz Ahamed, Head of Performance Media, Reckitt

Caleb Carr, Head of Data Science & Engineering, Schnuck Markets

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

The Blueberry Stage

Global Spotlight

Fresh Research: Learnings and Insights From Emerging Markets

View Description

Matteo Ceurvels, Principal Analyst, Latin America & Spain, EMARKETER

Jordan Berke, Founder & CEO, TOMORROW

HG O'Connell, Senior Content Director, Groceryshop (Emcee)

9:00am — 5:30pm PT
Exhibit Hall Hours
9:20am — 10:00am PT
Session 2

The Orange Stage

Seamless and Unified Retail Experiences

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Key Capabilities Powering Unified Shopping

View Description

Neil Stern, CEO, Good Food Holdings

Penney McTaggart-Cowan, VP, Marketing & Member Experiences, Calgary Co-op

Peter Strong, Partner, The Partnering Group (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Impactful AI Strategies and Use Cases

AI’s Role in Optimizing Stores and Supporting Associates

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Krystyna Kostka, Senior Vice President, Operations, BJ's

Carman Wenkoff, EVP & Chief Information Officer, Dollar General

Helene Drolet, VP, Operations Excellence, North America, Alimentation Couche-Tard

Jenny McLean, Managing Partner & Retail Industry Lead, Clarkston Consulting (Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Global Spotlight

Inspiring Shopping Experiences From Around the World

View Description

Susan Anderson, VP, Global Head of Grocery & Retail, Uber

Ariel Schabas, CTO, Digital Commerce, Falabella

Mustafa Bartin, Retail CEO, Migros Turkey

Tom Wakeman, Insight Director, IGD (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Technology Spotlight

Technologies Enabling Retail Media and Personalized Marketing

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Bryan Leach, CEO & Founder, Ibotta

James Avery, Founder & CEO, Kevel

Georgina Nelson, Founder & CEO, TruRating

Iman Nahvi, Co-Founder & CEO, Advertima Vision

Molly Hop, EVP & Head of Havas Market, Havas Media Network (Interviewer)

10:15am — 11:24am PT
Meetup (Hosted and General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only)
11:40am — 11:45am PT
Welcome Back Remarks
The Key Ingredients Stage

Sophie Wawro, Global President, Groceryshop

Adam Houston, SVP, Event Director, Groceryshop

11:45am — 12:05pm PT
Candy and Culture: Building Brands for the Future with Mars Snacking
The Key Ingredients Stage

Anton Vincent, President, North America & Global Ice Cream, Mars Wrigley

Krystina Gustafson, Chief Content Officer, Trybe (Interviewer)

12:05pm — 12:25pm PT
Delivering Success in the New Grocery Ecosystem
The Key Ingredients Stage

Fidji Simo, CEO & Chair, Instacart

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

12:25pm — 12:55pm PT
Live Podcast Recording with The CPG Guys  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
12:30pm — 2:00pm PT
Lunch
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Lunch & Tabletalks  (Prescheduled Only)
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Industry Innovation Lunch Session  (Co-Located Content)
Oceanside E, Level 2
See details
12:40pm — 1:30pm PT
Industry Innovation Lunch Session  (Co-Located Content)
Oceanside F, Level 2
See details
1:00pm — 1:40pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
1:45pm — 2:54pm PT
Meetup (Hosted and General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only)
3:10pm — 3:30pm PT
CMO Perspectives: Fresh Strategies for Driving Brand and Customer Loyalty
The Key Ingredients Stage

Gregory Guidotti, Chief Marketing Officer, Ferrara

Stuart Aitken, SVP, Chief Merchant & Marketing Officer, Kroger

Erin Cabrey, Senior Reporter, Retail Brew, Morning Brew (Interviewer)

3:30pm — 3:50pm PT
Amazon’s Approach to Grocery: Making Grocery Shopping Simple, Fast, and Affordable
The Key Ingredients Stage

Claire Peters, Worldwide VP, Amazon Fresh

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

4:00pm — 4:40pm PT
Session 3

The Orange Stage

Seamless and Unified Retail Experiences

Business Transformations that Accelerate Unified Commerce

View Description

Tammy Ackerman, VP eCommerce & Loyalty Marketing, Treasury Wine Estates

Ashley Becker, VP, Global eCommerce Capabilities, Kraft Heinz

Frank Kerr, Chief Customer Officer, Lidl US

Lindsey Mazza, Global Retail Lead, Capgemini (Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Impactful AI Strategies and Use Cases

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Leveraging and Scaling AI Responsibly

View Description

Ramesh Kollepara, Global VP & Chief Technology Officer, Kellanova

Sabrina McPherson, Senior Managing Director & SVP, Publicis Sapient (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

The Future of Convenience

Offering Convenience and Affordability

View Description

Fuad Hannon, VP, New Verticals, DoorDash

Venessa Yates, SVP & General Manager, Walmart+

HG O'Connell, Senior Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Technology Spotlight

Technologies Streamlining Store Operations and the Supply Chain

View Description

Oisin Hanrahan, Co-Founder & CEO, Keychain

Angie Westbrock, CEO, Standard AI

Mette Lykke, CEO, Too Good To Go

Keith Mercier, GM, Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods, Microsoft

Matt Nichols, Partner, Commerce Ventures (Interviewer)

4:50pm — 5:30pm PT
Session 4

The Orange Stage

Seamless and Unified Retail Experiences

Track Keynote: Blending In-Store and Online Grocery

View Description

Justin Weinstein, EVP, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Giant Eagle

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

Panel: Blending In-Store and Online Grocery

View Description

Kristin Popp, EVP, Woodman's Food Markets

Matt Van Gilder, Head of Ecommerce & Digital Experience, SpartanNash

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Impactful AI Strategies and Use Cases

Case Studies and Fresh Research: Next-Generation Pricing, Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning

View Description

Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO, Coresight Research

Nathan Mansperger, VP of Digital Supplier Growth, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Jason Melone, Head of Applied Marketing Analytics, Wawa

Rocquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Blueberry Stage

The Future of Convenience

Frameworks Tactics, and Takeaways: Weighing Frictionless Stores' Advantages and Risks

View Description

Raghu Mahadevan, EVP, Logistics, Demand Chain & Chief Digital Officer, 7-Eleven

Mirko Saul, SVP, Innovation, Schwarz Digital (Lidl & Kaufland)

Gaurav Pant, Co-Founder & Chief Insights Officer, Incisiv (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Technology Spotlight

Technologies Transforming Grocery Shopping Experiences

View Description

Troy Townsend, Co-Founder & CEO, Zitcha

Bryan Moore, Co-Founder & CEO, TalkShopLive

Eyal Yair, Co-Founder & CEO, Xpand

Jose Gomes, Managing Director, Retail & CPG Google Cloud, Google

Rogayeh Tabrizi, Founder & CEO, Theory+Practice

8:00pm — 10:30pm PT
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Wednesday October 9, 2024

7:30am — 9:00am PT
Breakfast
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
8:00am — 3:00pm PT
Badge Pickup
Mandalay Bay Ballroom L&H, Level 2
8:45am — 9:25am PT
Session 1

The Orange Stage

Exceptional Marketing and Brand Building Strategies

Panel: Reaching Diverse Audiences Through Inclusive Products and Marketing

View Description

Tiffany Boyd, VP, Omnichannel Marketing, Talking Rain (Sparkling Ice)

Nicole Bleiwas, VP, Marketing, Riverside Natural Foods

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

Track Keynote: Reshaping Offerings for the Dynamic Multicultural Consumer

View Description

Antonio Escalona, SVP, Emerging Business, PepsiCo Foods North America

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Best-in-Class Digital Capabilities

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Weaving Personalization Throughout the Shopper Journey

View Description

Benjamin Thompson, Head of Global Insights & Strategic Partnerships, Endeavour Group

Jake Hirsch, Head of Commerce & Retail Media, Personal Care, Unilever

Alicia LeBeouf, Head of Industry, Retail, Grocery & Marketplaces, Meta

Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Profitable and Efficient Organizations

Accelerating Growth Across Sales Channels

View Description

Cristina Marinucci, Global Head, Shopper Excellence Insights & Analytics, Mondelēz International

Justin Coaldrake, Head of Omnichannel Guest Experience & Media, Casey's

Lindsay Rowles, General Manager, Retail & Property, Foodstuffs North Island Limited

Ethan Sinick, Managing Director, Shirland Ventures (Interviewer)

9:00am — 4:00pm PT
Exhibit Hall Hours
9:35am — 10:15am PT
Session 2

The Orange Stage

Exceptional Marketing and Brand Building Strategies

Building Brand Loyalty With Today's Consumers

View Description

Kimberlie Le, Co-Founder & CEO, Prime Roots

Sara Ahmed Holman, Chief Commercial Officer, Bobbie

Michael Craig, VP Marketing, Innovations Brands & Portfolio Partnerships, BlueTriton Brands

Soche Picard, CEO, Arc Worldwide (Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Best-in-Class Digital Capabilities

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Unifying Your Data and Tech Stack

View Description

Jennifer Hopper, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Save A Lot

Brian Bell, VP, IT Strategy & Planning, Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Zachary Wilson, Head of eCommerce, The Raley's Companies

Amanda Astrologo, Senior Partner, The Parker Avery Group (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Profitable and Efficient Organizations

Retailer Perspectives: Boosting Innovation Across the Organization

View Description

Dave Steck, VP, IT Store & Emerging Technologies, Schnuck Markets

Chris Edwards, Head of GetGo Technology, Giant Eagle

Tamara Pattison, SVP, Chief Digital Officer, The Save Mart Companies

Chris Walton, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Technology Perspectives

Fresh Research: New Industry Insights Unlocked by Unique Technologies

View Description

Ethan Chernofsky, SVP, Marketing, Placer.ai

Amishi Takalkar, Co-Founder & CEO, Nailbiter

Prashant Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Impact Analytics

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

10:30am — 11:39am PT
Meetup (Hosted and General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only)
11:55am — 12:00pm PT
Welcome Back Remarks
The Key Ingredients Stage

Sophie Wawro, Global President, Groceryshop

Rocquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop

12:00pm — 12:20pm PT
Cultivating Growth Through Leadership and Business Transformation
The Key Ingredients Stage

Carla Vernón, CEO, The Honest Company

Krystina Gustafson, Chief Content Officer, Trybe (Interviewer)

12:20pm — 12:40pm PT
The Grocery Zeitgeist 2024 – Preparing the Grocery Feast of Tomorrow
The Key Ingredients Stage

Rocquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop

Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy, Groceryshop

12:40pm — 2:00pm PT
Lunch
Southseas Ballroom, Level 3
12:40pm — 1:10pm PT
Live Podcast Recording with Omni Talk Retail  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
1:15pm — 1:55pm PT
Techtalks  (Co-Located Content)
Techtalks Stage (A1020)
See details
2:00pm — 2:40pm PT
Session 3

The Orange Stage

Exceptional Marketing and Brand Building Strategies

Case Studies and Conversations: New Platforms Driving Engagement and Commerce

View Description

Jenna Vondrasek, Head of Omni Shopper Marketing, Kraft Heinz

Danielle Nicoll, SVP of Marketing, Cann Social Tonics

Rulynn Hansen, SVP, Account Director, Arc Worldwide (Interviewer)

Zahra Mohamed, Content Director, Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Lemon Stage

Reimagining Commercial Partnerships

Case Studies and Conversations: Innovative Retailer-Brand Partnerships

View Description

Linara Zakirova, Head of Amazon & Natural Channels, The Coca-Cola Company

Nick Affatato, VP of Sales, Target & Amazon, Danone

Andrew Thomas, VP of Marketing, Country Archer Provisions

Dominick Miserandino, CEO, RetailWire (Interviewer)

Joe Laszlo, Head of Content, U.S., Groceryshop (Emcee)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Profitable and Efficient Organizations

Effective Merchandising Strategies

View Description

Jorge Alfonso, Head of Digital Merchandising, Kroger

Seth Marks, SVP, Extreme Value Sourcing, Big Lots

Michelle Nadeau, Chief Marketing Officer, Martie

HG O'Connell, Senior Content Director, Groceryshop (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Predictions and Key Takeaways

Rapid Fire: Analyst Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

View Description

Aron Bohlig, Founder & Managing Partner, ComCap LLC

Adgild Hop, EMEA Retail Lead Partner, Deloitte

Rachel Dalton, Head of Retail Insights, North America, Kantar

Art Sebastian, CEO, NexChapter (Interviewer)

2:50pm — 3:30pm PT
Session 4

The Orange Stage

Exceptional Marketing and Brand Building Strategies

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Optimizing Marketing Spend Across the Funnel

Michelle Morale, VP, Digital Commerce & Omni-Shopper Marketing, Campbell Soup Company

Toby Espinosa, VP of Ads & Growth Services, DoorDash

Amy Bett, Co-Founder & CEO, Melo

Amy Andrews, Chief Business Strategy Officer, Mars United Commerce (Presenter & Interviewer)

The Lemon Stage

Reimagining Commercial Partnerships

Frameworks, Tactics, and Takeaways: Balancing DTC, Wholesale and Marketplace Strategies

View Description

Emily Xu, SVP, eCommerce & Marketing, Republic National Distributing Company

Juan Arrieta, VP of Ecommerce, Nature's Way

Vibha Tuli, Partner, Digital Commerce Practice, The Partnering Group (Interviewer)

The Blueberry Stage

Building Profitable and Efficient Organizations

Creative Approaches to Unlocking Ecommerce Profitability

View Description

Cristian Arcangeli, VP, Digital & Customer Experience, illy Caffè

Ken Ninomiya, VP, Ecommerce, Sedano's Supermarkets

Wajeeha Ahmed, CFO, Hungryroot

Caroline Israel, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer)

The Cherry Stage

Predictions and Key Takeaways

Rapid Fire: Groceryshop Key Takeaways

View Description

Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy, Groceryshop

Rocquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop

Chris Walton, Co-CEO, Omni Talk

Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk

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