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Key Topics on the 2025 Agenda
Business Strategy
Merchandising
Fresh &
Prepared Foods
Operations
Finance
Leadership
Personnel
Technology
Featured Content & Education
NEW Hands-On Workshop: Ensuring Traceability and FSMA 204 Compliance: Key Steps for Success
Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 3:45 AM
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 prepare to meet these requirements. When evaluating these solutions, have you asked yourself:
- Are they the simplest?
- Are they the fastest?
- Are they the most cost-effective?
- Are they the right ones for your company?
- Are they leveraging investments you may already have?
Join traceability experts from GS1 US as they guide you through a hands-on workshop that provides the base knowledge you’ll need on GS1 Standards, key FSMA Rule 204 requirements, and how they intersect. Take part in hands-on exercises focused on tracing tomatoes from farm to fork. Explore challenges and solutions in sharing traceability information with trading partners.
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Don't Miss NEW Products & Solutions in the Expo Hall
Get hands-on experience with food, products and services on the show floor to streamline operations, improve efficiencies, and enhance the customer experience. Compare and contrast products in one place and get real-time answers to your questions.
- Associate development
- Inventory Management
- Community relations
- Innovation
- E-commerce
- Sustainability
- Recruitment
- Shrink
- Local
- FSMA
- Center store
- Store Design
- Retention
- Traceability
- Health & Wellness
- Promotions
- Promotions & Events
- AI
- Leadership Development
- Training
- Marketing
- Price Optimization
- Merchandising
- Operations
- Fresh
- Assortment
- Category Management
- Benchmarks
- Technology
- Compliance
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Alliance 301-304, 321120 mins
- Shrink
- Operations
- Benchmarks
The grocery industry is facing a transformative period, shifting from unprecedented profitability during the COVID years to pre-pandemic norms amidst rising inflation and tightened consumer spending. ...
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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 ... -
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 ...
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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 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 ... -
Forum 123-12545 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 ... -
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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