Tuesday, June 24 | 1:00 pm ET
Exploring the Future of Innovation Through Location Analytic
Explore the current state of the grocery sector and the key trends shaping its future. From recent performance and shifting consumer behavior to the strategic responses defining 2025, this two-part webinar series breaks down what’s happening in grocery-and what it means for long-term success.
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


