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Oct 15, 2026

Industry Contributors

By Nikki Maldonado, Director, Retail & CX Education, Away  
Nikki Malodonado leads Retail & CX Education at Away, focusing on retail learning, customer experience...  Read more ‣
By Jonathan Brown, Senior Director of Merchandising, Houchens Food Group  
The grocery business has always been centered on serving the customer, but the way we do that...  Read more ‣
By Nicoleta Teodor, Vice President of Retail Operations and MD Canada, Lovisa Pty Ltd  
I have worked in retail from a very young age and have held management roles since I was 19 years old....  Read more ‣

Featured Vendors

Rob Wilson, Founder and Managing Partner  
Wilson Negotiation Group is a specialized consulting and training firm that helps consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers strengthen their negotiation capabilities with major retailers. Through practical strategy development, workshops, and...  Read more ‣
Brent Johnston, Managing Director  
Bettapak delivers integrated e-commerce 3PL and 4PL services for scaling brands. Founded in 2006 it coordinates fulfilment warehousing transport and purchasing through a single operating system providing visibility, cost control and operational...  Read more ‣

Feature of the Week

Merchandising ensures increased sales, improved customer experience, and cost-effectiveness.  Read more ‣
Effective retail pool distribution is crucial for retailers to maintain global competitiveness, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact by enhancing supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.  Read more ‣