In this captivating keynote address, the dynamic Tammy DeBoer, President of Harris Teeter – a leading, regional neighborhood market and wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co.– delves into the significance of company culture and its profound impact on organizational success. Drawing from her extensive experience in the retail industry, DeBoer will share invaluable insights, strategies and real-life examples that have shaped Harris Teeter's thriving culture.

The keynote will highlight the fundamental role of company culture as the foundation upon which Harris Teeter has built its success. According to DeBoer, “strong culture is not merely a buzzword, but a strategic imperative that drives employee engagement, customer satisfaction and ultimately, business growth.

Through captivating anecdotes and personal experiences, DeBoer will explore the purpose and guiding principles that reinforce Harris Teeter's culture; the significance of leadership in shaping and nurturing a positive culture; as well as the role of communication in fostering a strong company culture.

DeBoer will share practical strategies and best practices that have been instrumental in shaping Harris Teeter's culture - leaving the audience inspired and equipped with actionable insights to cultivate a thriving company culture within their own organizations.

In the fast-paced and tech-driven world of grocery retail, some things still remain the same: Community. People. Culture. Get inspired about the future of grocery with the CEO of a nearly 100-year-old Texas institution: Brookshire Grocery Company.

A panel discussion from Gen Z college students at Western Michigan University’s food marketing program about what they value most from both prospective employers and the grocery stores they shop in.

Join Kroger Chief People Officer Tim Massa for a discussion about how the company creates "people champions" and the best framework to create an amazing associate and customer experience.

Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel details the retailer’s 10-year vision to lead the company into the future, Growing with Purpose, focused on enhancing the store experience, investing in Team Member growth, and expanding the company’s reach to serve customers in new ways.

Albertsons' VP Business Strategy & Marketing Science Claire Wyatt talks megatrends, standardization and best practices when it comes to retail media in grocery. 

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Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is the most important technical innovation of the last year – maybe the decade. Preferabli, the leading product discovery and recommendation software platform for the wine and spirits industry, has built GenAI capability for the grocery industry.

Learn why ChatGPT doesn’t work for many grocery retail use cases. Understand the nature of GenAI that’s geared toward the wine and spirits industry, one that encompasses food pairings. Discover how GenAI software can be deployed in store and online in a seamless way.

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Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer Suzanne Long shares Albertsons Companies’ ambitious Recipe for Change ESG strategy, how the grocery chain is tackling its goals, and the incredible power and synergy between driving sustainability and improving business performance.

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A panel of some of Progressive Grocer’s 2023 Impact Award winners detail the hottest sustainability trends in grocery now and the most innovative ways to meet those goals in a way that helps ensure long-term business viability.

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Job posts aren't enough anymore. In this session, TWIG winners Jenn Hahn of J Recruiting Services and Rachel Caruso of Wakefern share recruiting and talent strategies for the grocery stores and candidate market of the future, which are shaping up to be as dynamic as they are different. 

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In this fireside chat, facilitated by Progressive Grocer Editor-in-Chief – Gina Acosta, Mindy will share stories about breakthrough leadership, illustrating principles she’s followed throughout her career, that will inspire you to raise the bar in any role.

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Disruptive transformation continues to send shock waves through grocery. How are retail leaders meeting the myriad new priorities and diverse expectations of companies now? The best leadership and survival lessons learned in 2023.

Women leaders in private brands discuss the next frontier in this space and approaches to make these products more attractive to shoppers.

Join Bernhard Schweitzer, CEO, and Bernhard Heiden, Creative Director, both of retail design agency Interstore Schweitzer, for a case study of best-in-class Irish grocer Dunnes Stores and a discussion about technology, design and operations.

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Giant Co. President John Ruane shares the lessons he has learned over the years in the industry and how Giant Co. has been so successful in meeting evolving consumer expectations for 100 years.

Lowes Foods President Tim Lowe looks into the future for a glimpse of how tomorrow’s store experience will be different for shoppers and retail employees.

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Women leaders across categories share best-in-class ideas and tactics on how to break molds, grow in your role, and turn insights into actions.

Getting the best out of front-line employees, and dealing with evolving ideas regarding worker flexibility.

How to handle adverse events at company or store level with transparency and effectiveness to mitigate damage to the business and forge deep connections with consumers.

How women are living and incorporating diversity at all levels in the retail food industry, and their advice to others on doing the same.