8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome remarks including results of a consumer health and wellness survey conducted by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert, in partnership with SN.
Presenter: David Orgel, Executive Director of Content, Supermarket News
8:45-9:45 a.m.
Innovations in E-Retailing
Natural and organic e-retailers are distributing small-batch specialties, adding value to meal prep and making CSA participation easier than ever. As part of this panel, company executives will discuss how they deliver on the age-old question: What’s for dinner tonight?
Panelist: Chad Arnold, CEO, Door to Door Organics
Panelist: Sarah Yates, VP of Marketing, Relay Foods
Panelist: Bill Bishop, Chief Architect, Brick Meets Click
Moderator: Jon Springer, Retail Editor, Supermarket News
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Improving the Health of Your Brand
Andronico’s CEO Suzy Monford discusses the development and recent launch of a fitness-centric shopping portal for customers and employees.
Introduction: Julie Gallagher, Senior Content Manager, Supermarket News
Presenter: Suzy Monford, CEO, Andronico’s
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45-11:30 a.m.
Insights into Today’s Health and Wellness Consumer
Industry experts share consumer insights and strategies for better engaging health and wellness-minded consumers, and discuss best practices for converting shoppers who are not yet oriented to the space.
Panelist: Kim Kirchherr, Health and Wellness Advisor and Registered Dietitian, IGA
Panelist: Eric Pierce, Director, Strategy & Insights, NEXT at New Hope Natural Media
Panelist: John Grubb, Managing Partner, Sterling Rice Group
Moderator: David Orgel, Executive Director of Content, Supermarket News
11:30-12:15 p.m.
What's NEXT in the supplements arena?
New Hope Natural Media’s director of strategy and insights discusses best practices for winning with today’s health and wellness supplement consumer.
Presenter: Eric Pierce, Director, Strategy & Insights, NEXT at New Hope Natural Media
12:15- 12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Presenter: David Orgel, Executive Director of Content, Supermarket News