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Education & EPPS Programs
Monday, January 29, 2024
Small basket, big opportunity: Trends and growth drivers in the convenience channel
35 minutes
Scott Love, Principal Retail, Circana, shares insights into convenience channel shoppers, changing traffic patterns, and how to get assortment just right.
Scott, Love, Principal Retail
Circana
Roundtables
45 minutes

This is a great networking event giving participants the opportunity to discuss relevant industry topics in a round table format with fellow industry professionals sitting at the table.


Over the 45 minutes, participants can choose a table with an assigned topic to discuss. After 20minutes we will pause and ask everyone to switch to a second table topic. 


Topic 1: How Brands & Operators win in Cstore Channel. Scott Love, Principal Retail, Circana

Topic 2: Key Trends in Convenience & Impulse. Katie Ehlers,  Associate Director- Small Business Acquisition, NielsenIQ

Topic 3: Food & Beverage as Medicine, discussion around the future of functional beverage. Wayne Bennett, SVP of Retail, ECRM

Topic 4: Shopper preferences from personalized experiences, technology, discounts, and more. Cairon Moore-Simms, Associate Director, University of Colorado at Boulder

Topic 5: What Makes an Impulse Product Fly Off the shelves?" Joseph Tarnowski, VP of Content, ECRM


Interested in being a moderator? Contact Sarah Davidson at sdavidson@ecrm.marketgate.com

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Impulse, Retail Panel Discussion
60 minutes

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm


Join us for an engaging panel discussion with key retailers, including Walgreens and Ace Hardware, as we delve into the dynamic world of impulse items. We will dig into a recent study that examined the emotional side of impulse purchases, and what affects our decision making process. We will also explore standout examples of successful impulse items, discover strategies for selecting and promoting them to boost sales, and gain valuable insights into the impact of these items on overall sales. Uncover the common challenges faced by retailers and the innovative solutions they employ to overcome front-end and impulse item-related obstacles. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable knowledge and enhance your retail game.  


Moderated by Wayne Bennett, SVP, Retail Enterprise Solutions, ECRM/RangeMe 

Buyers' Choice Awards
30 minutes
Join us for the Buyers' Choice Awards hosted by ECRM and MMR! Suppliers will submit their product offering and participating buyers will cast their vote for their favorite product!