Up coming webinar | Placer Discover: Grocery 2025

Agenda

1:00 pm

Grocery's Future State - Where The Sector Stands and Its Future

In this session, we will analyze the grocery sector, its recent performance and the strategic initiatives that can drive future success. From breaking down the competitive landscape to key shifts in consumer behavior, we will break down what is happening and why, and most importantly, what this all means for the future of the segment.

• Ethan Chernofsky (Moderator) - SVP Marketing, Placer.ai
• Erin Lash - Director, Consumer Equity Research, Morningstar
• David Croushore - Director - Retail, AlixPartners
• Andy Murray - Executive Chairman, Saatchi X

2:00 pm

Right Responses to 2025 Trends in Grocery

As 2025 unfolds, grocers are facing a landscape shaped by economic pressures, evolving consumer expectations, and continued innovation in store formats and fulfillment. In this session, we’ll explore the most important trends defining the grocery space this year-and, more importantly, how leading players are responding. From adapting store strategies to embracing new technologies, learn what actions are driving results and how you can apply these insights to your business. Join us to gain a clearer view of what success looks like in the grocery sector today and how to position for growth tomorrow.

• Erich Kahner (Moderator) - Strategy & Insights – Director, North America and Latin America, dunnhumby
• Brenda Allen-Toon - Data and Analytics Leader
• Emily Turner - Chief Marketing Officer, The Fresh Market
• Frank Kerr - Chief Customer Officer, Lidl