EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

EDUCATIONAL SESSION 1:
“Seasonal Merchandising”

TUES MAY 9   |   9:00am - 10:15am

  • Merchandising Summer’s Best to Drive Sales

  • Building Impactful Displays

  • Navigating Execution Amidst Labor Shortages

Featured Speaker: Brian Dey

Brian Dey’s passion for produce merchandising and enthusiasm for helping other develop their skills shines through in everything he does.  He is an expert in driving produce sales, building incredible displays, creating theatre and excitement in stores, and training produce department staff.  In addition to serving as Sr. Merchandiser & Natural Stores Coordinator at Four Seasons Produce, Brian is a frequent contributor to produce retail industry trade articles and podcasts, as well as the recipient of multiple industry awards.

EDUCATIONAL SESSION 2:
“Insights on Produce & Meat Growth at Retail”

TUES MAY 9   |   10:30am - 11:45am

  • Biggest Trends Fueling Sales & Consumer Behavior

  • Practical Takeways & Pictorials from Best-in-Class Retailers

  • Data Driven Perspectives

Featured Speaker: Anne-Marie Roerink

Principle of 210 Analytics, analyzes supermarket data for retailers, food associations, and producers.  She is known for her annual “Power of Produce” and “Power of Meat” presentation keynotes, and runs a marketing share-group for independent retailers at the National Grocers Association.