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8:00 AM
  1. Registration
    600 mins
9:00 AM
  1. Alliance 305
    75 mins
    Roundtable 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
  1. Forum 118-119, Forum 120-122, Forum 123-125
    120 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 ...
2:00 PM
  1. Forum 118-119, Forum 120-122, Forum 123-125
    120 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 ...
6:30 AM
  1. Registration
    660 mins
7:00 AM
  1. Academy 407-414, 420,421
    45 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
  1. Summit 224-226
    45 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 ...
  2. Forum 120-122
    45 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 ...
  3. Summit 212-215
    45 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 ...
  4. Forum 118-119
    45 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 ...
  5. Summit 209-211
    45 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 ...
9:00 AM
  1. Summit 224-226
    45 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. ...
  2. Forum 118-119
    45 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 ...
  3. Forum 120-122
    45 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 ...
  4. Summit 217-220
    45 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 ...
  5. Summit 212-215
    45 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 ...
  6. Summit 209-211
    45 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 ...
  7. Summit 221-223
    45 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 ...
  8. Forum 123-125
    45 mins
    • Shrink
    • Operations
    • Benchmarks
    • Technology
    2020-2023 was a golden era for grocery retailers of all sizes, with record-high sales and margins across the industry. However, as inflation surged to levels not seen in 50 years, its effects rippled ...
10:45 AM
  1. Main Stage (Academy Ballroom)
    45 mins
    • Economy
    As the grocery industry navigates 2025, it faces a confluence of challenges, including shifting consumer sentiment around ultra-processed foods, the ongoing impact of tariffs on supply chains, and mou ...
12:00 PM
  1. Discovery Stage (Summit Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • Operations
    • Technology
    A discussion of the cost of IT downtime on your store operations and how to protect your critical workloads by consolidating on to fault-tolerant hardware platforms.  Leverage best practices and run H ...
12:45 PM
  1. Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • Advertising
    • CRM
    • Loyalty Marketing
    Shoppers behavior and expectations are rapidly evolving, and personalization has become the key ingredient for grocery retail success. This session will delve into how grocers can harness their digita ...
1:30 PM
  1. Discovery Stage (Summit Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • Compliance
    Join us for an insightful session as we unpack the latest developments in labor relations under the new administration. We’ll explore the impact of the newly appointed General Counsel and discuss any ...
3:45 PM
  1. Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • CRM
    • Loyalty Marketing
    • Omnichannel marketing
    • Promotions & Events
    Today’s shoppers want more than basic online ordering. They want easy, personal experiences that blend digital and in-store service. Yet, many grocers rely on rigid platforms built for transactions, n ...
4:30 PM
  1. Insights Stage (Forum 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 ...
7:30 AM
  1. Registration
    510 mins
9:30 AM
  1. Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)
    60 mins
    • Consumer Trends
    • Bakery
    • Fresh
    Drawing from the latest consumer research in the American Bakers Association’s Bakery Playbook series, ABA President and CEO Eric Dell will delve into consumer perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors th ...
10:15 AM
  1. Insights Stage (Forum Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • Advertising
    • CRM
    • Loyalty Marketing
    Wondering what the magic formula is for increasing shopping trips and spend? Join this session as we share our top-performing loyalty campaign strategies, including how machine learning AI drives pers ...
  2. Discovery Stage (Summit Ballroom)
    30 mins
    • AI
    • Technology
    In this session, you will explore how to quickly integrate AI with your existing cloud data. We’ll demonstrate practical examples of interacting with your data using conversational AI techniques. Atte ...
1:00 PM
  1. Discovery Stage (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
  1. Summit 209-211
    105 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 ...
  2. Forum 120-122
    45 mins
    • Omnichannel marketing
    In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effectively managing advertising spend is critical to achieving maximum ROI. This session will explore strategies for optimizing digital marketing campaigns, t ...
  3. Forum 123-125
    45 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 ...
4:00 PM
  1. Main Stage (Academy Ballroom)
    60 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 ...

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