Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Eastern Standard Time
*Note that this agenda is not 100% confirmed. Session times are subject to change based on speaker availability as we continue to flesh out the agenda. Stay tuned to this page and your email for updates.
Welcome - Let's Network!
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
11:00 AM
11:05 AM
Keynote: Growth Strategies for Grocery’s New Normal
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
11:05 AM
11:35 AM
Anne-Marie Roerink
President
210 Analytics LLC
Anne-Marie Roerink is a Principal at 210 Analytics, LLC — providing customized research with a specialty in food retailing for clients such as the North American Meat Institute, Food Marketing Institute, National Grocers Association, International Deli, Dairy, Bakery Institute and many others. Through countless consumer studies, Anne-Marie has developed an excellent perspective on the ever-changing wants and needs of the grocery shopper in a one-size-fits-no-one world. Additionally, Anne-Marie offers a diverse and in-depth view on food retailing strategies, financials and operations. She understands the challenges and opportunities in the food business today as well as the drivers of success tomorrow. Prior to founding 210 Analytics, Anne-Marie was the Head of Research for the Food Marketing Institute. Anne-Marie designs and authors the annual Power of Foodservice at Retail study, along with similar studies in meat, produce, frozen, SmartFood, bakery, candy and other categories.
Networking Break
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM
11:35 AM
11:45 AM
Insights on E-Commerce Transformation
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM
12:15 PM
Nicholas Hidalgo
Vice President, Information Technology
Redner's Markets Inc.
Nicholas Hidalgo is a seasoned technology professional with over 22 years in the grocery business. As a vice president and executive board member he provides technical leadership, strategy and expertise to Redner’s Markets Inc. He has previously held positions in store support systems, software, network and security engineering. Over the last 3 years he has led Redner’s Markets through a technical modernization from networking and infrastructure to point of sale and web offerings.
Redner’s Markets, Inc., an employee-owned company operates 44 Grocery Stores and 21 Quick Shops throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Our mission is to create rewarding experiences by being a great place to shop and work!
Networking Break
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM
12:25 PM
What’s Next for Fulfillment, Logistics, Delivery, Robotics
12:25 PM - 12:55 PM
12:25 PM
12:55 PM
Andrea Casillas
VP/E-Commerce
Sedano’s Supermarkets
Andrea Casillas is a retail professional with 10+ years of experience in various facets of the retail business with a focus on e-Commerce. Developing and implementing tactical and strategic business plans and initiatives; equipped with a broad background and expertise on consumer goods and retail industries, focusing on achievement of internal customers and corporate objectives. She thrives at developing effective resolutions in diagnosing issues, evaluating trends and risks, and driving new initiatives in retail operations management. Demonstrating success in supervising cross-functional teams to streamline processes and systems necessary for the achievements of goals and objectives.
Networking Break
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
12:55 PM
1:05 PM
How Social Commerce Can Drive Grocery Sales
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
1:05 PM
1:35 PM
Tony Colvin
Senior Marketing Manager
Albertsons
Tony Colvin is an experienced marketer with a successful track record of using digital tactics to drive growth across Grocery Retail, CPG, entertainment, and tech industries for over 10+ years. As a Senior Marketing Manager at Albertsons Companies, he leverages his agency and in-house marketing experience to drive key business initiatives that include using paid media to reach, engage, and delight consumers across social, influencer, digital audio, and streaming video touchpoints.
Leah Logan
Vice President and General Manager, Retail Media
Inmar Intelligence
Leah Logan has been working within the Retail Media ecosystem for over 15 years. She started her career focused on creating a Retail Media capability within major retailers, then transitioned onto the buy-side within Shopper Marketing. Following this transition, Leah’s focus shifted to the technology that enables Retail Media today. Leah has been recognized as a “who's who” in Shopper Marketing while working for Dr Pepper Snapple Group and is a thought leader who is frequently featured in publications like AdAge, Digiday and Adweek for expertise in social commerce and the connected shopper experience. Leah is currently leading the Retail Media business at Inmar Intelligence. Under Leah’s leadership, Inmar was named a leader in sell-side Retail Media by an industry leading research firm.
Closing Remarks
1:35 PM - 1:40 PM
1:35 PM
1:40 PM
Want to join the speaker lineup for this event?
Contact Gina Acosta at gacosta@ensembleiq.com.