Top Women in Grocery https://progressivegrocer.com/top-women-grocery-podcast Progressive Grocer’s podcast focused on the trends, topics and interests that move women forward in grocery retail Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic Progressive Grocer’s podcast focused on the trends, topics and interests that move women forward in grocery retail Progressive Grocer Progressive Grocer No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14132617/TWIG_Podcast_Logo_Cover_3000_x_3000px_jsgf4s.png Top Women in Grocery https://progressivegrocer.com/top-women-grocery-podcast 144 144 A Closer Look at Grocery Commercial Planning A Closer Look at Grocery Commercial Planning https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-closer-look-at-grocery-commercial-planning/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-closer-look-at-grocery-commercial-planning/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/20fce65f-4c44-3047-a237-41dd1e3c26d2 Top Women In Grocery honoree Darla Rieg joins the podcast to discuss her career journey, the importance of value to today's shoppers, associate growth and promotion, and more.

]]> Top Women In Grocery honoree Darla Rieg joins the podcast to discuss her career journey, the importance of value to today's shoppers, associate growth and promotion, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 802 76 full Navigating the Broker Landscape in Grocery Navigating the Broker Landscape in Grocery https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-broker-landscape-in-grocery/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-broker-landscape-in-grocery/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/ea49b14f-9545-3a09-bd57-65384b4a009d Taylor Clute joins the podcast to discuss the evolving role of brokers in the grocery and CPG industry. The episode explores the historical context of brokers, the importance of their relationships with brands and retailers, today's complexities in the space, and more.

]]> Taylor Clute joins the podcast to discuss the evolving role of brokers in the grocery and CPG industry. The episode explores the historical context of brokers, the importance of their relationships with brands and retailers, today's complexities in the space, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 979 75 full The Power of Partnership in Innovation The Power of Partnership in Innovation https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-partnership-in-innovation/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-partnership-in-innovation/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7cff3b75-097f-3328-992f-334340d5d797 Amanda Oren from RELEX and Amy Leal from UNFI join the podcast to discuss their transformative partnership aimed at enhancing grocery demand forecasting and replenishment.

]]> Amanda Oren from RELEX and Amy Leal from UNFI join the podcast to discuss their transformative partnership aimed at enhancing grocery demand forecasting and replenishment.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 858 74 full Customer-Centric Merchandising Customer-Centric Merchandising https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/customer-centric-merchandising/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/customer-centric-merchandising/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:41:17 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7bad0354-17a9-390b-934f-f04d495bc835 Dollar General's senior director of merchandising joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the discount retailer's customer-centric merchandising strategy, private brand innovation, industry trends and more.

]]> Dollar General's senior director of merchandising joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the discount retailer's customer-centric merchandising strategy, private brand innovation, industry trends and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1086 73 full Innovative Marketing in Food Retail Innovative Marketing in Food Retail https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/innovative-marketing-in-food-retail/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/innovative-marketing-in-food-retail/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/da802508-e512-3041-af8f-204416597a27 Emily Turner, CMO of The Fresh Market, discusses the evolving role of marketing in retail, innovative strategies for enhancing customer experience and the importance of community engagement.

]]> Emily Turner, CMO of The Fresh Market, discusses the evolving role of marketing in retail, innovative strategies for enhancing customer experience and the importance of community engagement.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1182 72 full Category Management & Female Leadership Category Management & Female Leadership https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/category-management-female-leadership/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/category-management-female-leadership/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/c4637e2d-7d5d-35c8-9195-38b7416496c4 Food Lion's Natasha Brinegar, who is one of this year's Top Women In Grocery Award winners, joins the TWIG Podcast to talk cross-functional work, the pace of change in grocery, mentorship and much more.

]]> Food Lion's Natasha Brinegar, who is one of this year's Top Women In Grocery Award winners, joins the TWIG Podcast to talk cross-functional work, the pace of change in grocery, mentorship and much more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1073 71 full Diving Deep Into AI at Food Retail Diving Deep Into AI at Food Retail https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/diving-deep-into-ai-at-food-retail/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/diving-deep-into-ai-at-food-retail/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7e44e405-2b4e-3696-acbb-8f9ad15801a1 Jennifer Conklin from Capgemini joins the podcast to delve deep into AI applications at grocery, alternative revenue streams for food retailers, giving back to her community and more.

]]> Jennifer Conklin from Capgemini joins the podcast to delve deep into AI applications at grocery, alternative revenue streams for food retailers, giving back to her community and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 715 70 full The 95-Year Magic of Publix The 95-Year Magic of Publix https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-95-year-magic-of-publix/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-95-year-magic-of-publix/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/abf51cc7-22ce-303e-9d21-3148c283600a Progressive Grocer false No 1566 69 full Community Marketing With Vallarta Supermarkets Community Marketing With Vallarta Supermarkets https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/community-marketing-with-vallarta-supermarkets/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/community-marketing-with-vallarta-supermarkets/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:46:30 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7326c69c-2889-3d28-b0ca-d52efdb26cb6 Lizette Gomez, director of marketing at California-based Vallarta Supermarkets joins the podcast to talk community marketing, in-store advertising, mentorship and more.

]]> Lizette Gomez, director of marketing at California-based Vallarta Supermarkets joins the podcast to talk community marketing, in-store advertising, mentorship and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 858 68 full The Rural Grocery Imperative The Rural Grocery Imperative https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-rural-grocery-imperative/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-rural-grocery-imperative/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/bd6d67c4-804f-3cc6-8389-671252e6cde9 Food access is a major issue in this country, including many rural parts of the U.S. This week, PG talks to Rial Carver, a rural grocer extension specialist at K-State Extension and a program director at the Rural Grocery Initiative, to learn more about initiatives aimed at enhancing food security for underserved populations and addressing food deserts. She also sheds light on the importance of succession planning at independent and often family-owned stores.

]]> Food access is a major issue in this country, including many rural parts of the U.S. This week, PG talks to Rial Carver, a rural grocer extension specialist at K-State Extension and a program director at the Rural Grocery Initiative, to learn more about initiatives aimed at enhancing food security for underserved populations and addressing food deserts. She also sheds light on the importance of succession planning at independent and often family-owned stores.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 858 67 full How Customer Obsession Shapes Whole Foods' Marketing, Merchandising Strategies How Customer Obsession Shapes Whole Foods' Marketing, Merchandising Strategies https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-customer-obsession-shapes-whole-foods-marketing-merchandising-strategies/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-customer-obsession-shapes-whole-foods-marketing-merchandising-strategies/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/cba9ca1c-816a-3351-b807-f77c090b0f31 Whole Foods CMO Sonya Gafsi Oblisk joins the podcast to share her extensive career journey in retail and marketing, the importance of customer obsession and how it shapes Whole Foods' strategies, and more.

]]> Whole Foods CMO Sonya Gafsi Oblisk joins the podcast to share her extensive career journey in retail and marketing, the importance of customer obsession and how it shapes Whole Foods' strategies, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1062 66 full Private Label Prowess with Misfits Market Private Label Prowess with Misfits Market https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/private-label-prowess-with-misfits-market/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/private-label-prowess-with-misfits-market/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/f6903427-7e13-3241-b6d5-87c9565ad7e0 Morgan Drummond from Misfits Market joins the podcast to discuss starting an own brand from scratch, leaning into sustainability, partnerships and much more.

]]> Morgan Drummond from Misfits Market joins the podcast to discuss starting an own brand from scratch, leaning into sustainability, partnerships and much more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1655 65 full How Amazon's Leadership Principles Apply to Grocery How Amazon's Leadership Principles Apply to Grocery https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-amazons-leadership-principles-apply-to-grocery/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-amazons-leadership-principles-apply-to-grocery/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/143c14e1-0210-36eb-b768-340ee8e7f41c Progressive Grocer chats with Meredith Bunche, head of growth and marketing at Amazon Fresh, about how the evolution of the shopper has fueled development, growth and change at that banner. She also shares how Amazon has become a grocery destination in many forms, based on shoppers’ familiarity with and trust with the overall brand that includes Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market.

]]> Progressive Grocer chats with Meredith Bunche, head of growth and marketing at Amazon Fresh, about how the evolution of the shopper has fueled development, growth and change at that banner. She also shares how Amazon has become a grocery destination in many forms, based on shoppers’ familiarity with and trust with the overall brand that includes Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1753 64 full The Heart of Cultivating Brands The Heart of Cultivating Brands https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-heart-of-cultivating-brands/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-heart-of-cultivating-brands/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/9d67918f-b47d-3c3a-b5fd-f913460107df Progressive Grocer false No 1599 63 full How Chips Ahoy! Reinvented Itself How Chips Ahoy! Reinvented Itself https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-chips-ahoy-reinvented-itself/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-chips-ahoy-reinvented-itself/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/751f0f34-cbcf-3c28-bdb5-5cf9ba669762 Sabrina Sierant joins the podcast to talk about product and marketing innovation at Chips Ahoy!, a legacy brand under Mondelez International.

]]> Sabrina Sierant joins the podcast to talk about product and marketing innovation at Chips Ahoy!, a legacy brand under Mondelez International.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 887 62 full How Grocery Outlet's CMO Takes the Brand to New Markets How Grocery Outlet's CMO Takes the Brand to New Markets https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-how-grocery-outlets-cmo-takes-the-brand-to-new-markets/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-how-grocery-outlets-cmo-takes-the-brand-to-new-markets/#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7bb3b953-70ae-3dcf-94d6-b59f7a278951 Grocery Outlet CMO Layla Kasha joins the podcast to discuss her career journey, how the food retailer shares its brand in new markets, why failing forward is important and more.

 

Guest: Layla Kasha, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at Grocery Outlet

]]> Grocery Outlet CMO Layla Kasha joins the podcast to discuss her career journey, how the food retailer shares its brand in new markets, why failing forward is important and more.

 

Guest: Layla Kasha, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at Grocery Outlet

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1319 61 full The Power of Internal Messaging The Power of Internal Messaging https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-power-of-internal-messaging/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-power-of-internal-messaging/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:26:56 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/4ff53629-1890-3335-9d80-7d2f3f22a6bc Messaging is powerful in all forms, including communications with internal team members. Progressive Grocer talks with Teresa Tolentino, director, internal communications at The Save Mart Cos. about how creative tools like Break Room TV and tailored outreach programs elevate engagement for the betterment of employees and customers alike.

]]> Messaging is powerful in all forms, including communications with internal team members. Progressive Grocer talks with Teresa Tolentino, director, internal communications at The Save Mart Cos. about how creative tools like Break Room TV and tailored outreach programs elevate engagement for the betterment of employees and customers alike.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1149 60 full GenNext Winner Gets Real GenNext Winner Gets Real https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-gennext-winner-gets-real/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-gennext-winner-gets-real/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/c0736b68-7c82-3b54-ac6c-ed7b5a3c270c In a first side-by-side podcast, Progressive Grocer (literally) sits down next to Katie Paul, SVP of merchandising at KeHE Distributors and a 2024 GenNext winner, to talk about how to break out as a young leader while also doing good for the world around you.

]]> In a first side-by-side podcast, Progressive Grocer (literally) sits down next to Katie Paul, SVP of merchandising at KeHE Distributors and a 2024 GenNext winner, to talk about how to break out as a young leader while also doing good for the world around you.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 999 59 full The Science Behind Retail Media Measurement The Science Behind Retail Media Measurement https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-science-behind-retail-media-measurement/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-science-behind-retail-media-measurement/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/f0e6d9d1-9055-3dbb-9a7f-bc779160e4f5 Albertsons Media Collective's new VP of Media & Measurement Liz Roche joins the podcast to talk about all things retail media, including the company's approach to the business, breaking down silos in measurement, her "board of directors" and more.

]]> Albertsons Media Collective's new VP of Media & Measurement Liz Roche joins the podcast to talk about all things retail media, including the company's approach to the business, breaking down silos in measurement, her "board of directors" and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 710 58 full Community Spirit Community Spirit https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-community-spirit/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-community-spirit/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/593c790b-d1a3-3d1a-81e7-314b1583c577 Community outreach programs are at the heart of any grocery business. Progressive Grocer talks with TWIG Hall of Fame winner Mary Frances Trucco about her role in helping the 125-year-old Jewel-Osco banner improve the lives of people in its neighborhoods.

]]> Community outreach programs are at the heart of any grocery business. Progressive Grocer talks with TWIG Hall of Fame winner Mary Frances Trucco about her role in helping the 125-year-old Jewel-Osco banner improve the lives of people in its neighborhoods.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1145 57 full Secrets of Store Design Secrets of Store Design https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-secrets-of-store-design/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-secrets-of-store-design/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b6e144e4-a158-3c0e-9538-5a5b47ae2759 If surroundings are key to experience, good design attracts and welcomes shoppers throughout their in-store journey. Progressive Grocer talks with Elda Galvez, a senior design manager at H-E-B, and Carol Bartolo , a VP at BRR Architecture, about how H-E-B creates an appealing environment and how female architects and designers are shaping the future of grocery shopping.

]]> If surroundings are key to experience, good design attracts and welcomes shoppers throughout their in-store journey. Progressive Grocer talks with Elda Galvez, a senior design manager at H-E-B, and Carol Bartolo , a VP at BRR Architecture, about how H-E-B creates an appealing environment and how female architects and designers are shaping the future of grocery shopping.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1442 56 full Trust in Merchandising Trust in Merchandising https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-trust-in-merchandising/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-trust-in-merchandising/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b624be58-374d-3c4c-9008-7944c0e95e15 Progressive Grocer's Lynn Petrak talks with Tasha Tandy, VP of Merchandising for Breakfast, Baking and Commodities at Walmart, about how the retailer executes on its mission of feeding consumers in a financially responsible way, why supplier partnerships are crucial in that goal and how to share purpose outside of work.

]]> Progressive Grocer's Lynn Petrak talks with Tasha Tandy, VP of Merchandising for Breakfast, Baking and Commodities at Walmart, about how the retailer executes on its mission of feeding consumers in a financially responsible way, why supplier partnerships are crucial in that goal and how to share purpose outside of work.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1556 55 full The 411 on TWIG Nominations The 411 on TWIG Nominations https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-411-on-twig-nominations/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-411-on-twig-nominations/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/732c23e5-7699-32b8-8058-ebc201203a17 Ashley Flower from The GIANT Company joins the podcast to chat about her experience with crafting top-notch Top Women In Grocery nominations, and also gives listeners advice about the process.

]]> Ashley Flower from The GIANT Company joins the podcast to chat about her experience with crafting top-notch Top Women In Grocery nominations, and also gives listeners advice about the process.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 828 54 full Challenges and Triumphs in the Egg Category Challenges and Triumphs in the Egg Category https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/pg-top-women-in-grocery-podcast-challenges-and-triumphs-in-the-egg-category/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/pg-top-women-in-grocery-podcast-challenges-and-triumphs-in-the-egg-category/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b3f07aa5-b3f4-3932-9c6f-3ceddf65ee13 Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the organization, the rippling effects of avian influenza, consumer behavior and more.

]]> Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the organization, the rippling effects of avian influenza, consumer behavior and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1640 53 full Marketing a Mission-Driven E-Grocer Marketing a Mission-Driven E-Grocer https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-marketing-a-mission-driven-e-grocer/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-marketing-a-mission-driven-e-grocer/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/9b812bc1-1595-302c-8b12-7f661bc6b8a8 Thrive Market Chief Marketing Officer Amina Pasha joins Emily Crowe to talk about micro-influencers, an important anniversary campaign, marrying marketing with customer experience, the importance of mentorship and more.

]]> Thrive Market Chief Marketing Officer Amina Pasha joins Emily Crowe to talk about micro-influencers, an important anniversary campaign, marrying marketing with customer experience, the importance of mentorship and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 2041 52 full The Keys to Store Manager Success The Keys to Store Manager Success https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-keys-to-store-manager-success/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-keys-to-store-manager-success/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/5deabf89-821e-30b1-8965-0a9abc42abd4 Progressive Grocer talks to 2024 TWIG winner Karla Quandt, district store director at Hy-Vee, about growth potential in the grocery industry, from teenage jobs through successive levels of leadership, and how to keep teams motivated.

]]> Progressive Grocer talks to 2024 TWIG winner Karla Quandt, district store director at Hy-Vee, about growth potential in the grocery industry, from teenage jobs through successive levels of leadership, and how to keep teams motivated.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1997 51 full Fostering the Future Fostering the Future https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-fostering-the-future/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-fostering-the-future/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/6c6210c8-4315-352b-868c-bd5347102e4c Internships have come a long way in recent years, as students and organizations learn from each other. In this episode, Daymon's VP Christine Boenig and WMU food marketing student Avery Knoll talk about the valuable experience gained in such programs.

]]> Internships have come a long way in recent years, as students and organizations learn from each other. In this episode, Daymon's VP Christine Boenig and WMU food marketing student Avery Knoll talk about the valuable experience gained in such programs.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1607 50 full Modern Marketing in CPG Modern Marketing in CPG https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-modern-marketing-in-cpg/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-modern-marketing-in-cpg/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/c7ee256c-1a5f-3811-a59f-6078de31b3d4 Shalini Stansberry joins the podcast to discuss marketing different consumer segments, Kinder Chocolate’s official U.S. launch, upcoming innovations from the chocolate company, mentorship and more.

]]> Shalini Stansberry joins the podcast to discuss marketing different consumer segments, Kinder Chocolate’s official U.S. launch, upcoming innovations from the chocolate company, mentorship and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 905 49 full A Trailblazer Talks Shared Paths A Trailblazer Talks Shared Paths https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-a-trailblazer-talks-shared-paths/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-a-trailblazer-talks-shared-paths/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/8a958045-461f-3c47-98f0-dd253f75ff59 Progressive Grocer talks to the 2024 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer award winner Lynette Ackley, Group VP at Meijer, about what it means to be a trailblazer today, and how the company culture has fostered mentorship throughout its 90-year history. 

]]> Progressive Grocer talks to the 2024 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer award winner Lynette Ackley, Group VP at Meijer, about what it means to be a trailblazer today, and how the company culture has fostered mentorship throughout its 90-year history. 

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1274 48 full Making the Right Marketing Moves Making the Right Marketing Moves https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-making-the-right-marketing-moves/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-making-the-right-marketing-moves/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/be445e27-5a48-30b4-b49c-e979d925391a Shipt Chief Marketing Officer Alia Kemet joins the podcast to discuss her love of retail, the importance of a social media strategy, marketing to customers where they are and more.

]]> Shipt Chief Marketing Officer Alia Kemet joins the podcast to discuss her love of retail, the importance of a social media strategy, marketing to customers where they are and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 968 47 full Finding Your Purpose in Grocery Finding Your Purpose in Grocery https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-finding-your-purpose-in-grocery/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-finding-your-purpose-in-grocery/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b81561ef-6561-380d-99ef-61d4289b679e What does it mean to be "purpose-driven'? In this episode, we  talk with Jen Warner, president of Raley’s Family of Stores, and Chelsea Minor, VP community impact and public affairs at Raley’s, about how the grocer brings that term to life. They also discuss their respective paths in the industry, and how one grew up in the business and the other found their way to this dynamic sector.

]]> What does it mean to be "purpose-driven'? In this episode, we  talk with Jen Warner, president of Raley’s Family of Stores, and Chelsea Minor, VP community impact and public affairs at Raley’s, about how the grocer brings that term to life. They also discuss their respective paths in the industry, and how one grew up in the business and the other found their way to this dynamic sector.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1606 46 full Making a Social and Economic Impact Making a Social and Economic Impact https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-making-a-social-and-economic-impact/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-making-a-social-and-economic-impact/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/cae97d33-0dad-35dc-91c6-65586ff4a111 Shipt's VP of Economic and Social Impact Khadijah Abdullah joins the podcast to discuss her unconventional career journey, her work to combat food insecurity, what being a Top Woman In Grocery means to her and more.

]]> Shipt's VP of Economic and Social Impact Khadijah Abdullah joins the podcast to discuss her unconventional career journey, her work to combat food insecurity, what being a Top Woman In Grocery means to her and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1383 45 full Collaborating for Sustainability Collaborating for Sustainability https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-collaborating-for-sustainability/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-collaborating-for-sustainability/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:45:29 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/5a7fd553-7916-343e-b3b9-ca9eb9062d5e Sometimes, grocers and their supplier partners have to roll up their sleeves and literally dig into new opportunities that enhance shopper choices and sustainability. In this podcast. Athena Petty of New Seasons Market and Jocelyn Bridson of Tillamook County Creamery Association talk about the power of partnerships and how to align environmental goals and business success.

]]> Sometimes, grocers and their supplier partners have to roll up their sleeves and literally dig into new opportunities that enhance shopper choices and sustainability. In this podcast. Athena Petty of New Seasons Market and Jocelyn Bridson of Tillamook County Creamery Association talk about the power of partnerships and how to align environmental goals and business success.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1931 44 full A Fresh Approach to Team Building A Fresh Approach to Team Building https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-fresh-approach-to-team-building/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-fresh-approach-to-team-building/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/764b3945-3482-3f4d-bec8-9e05b0a699ba Progressive Grocer false No 1354 43 full Building the Right CPG Data Building the Right CPG Data https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/building-the-right-cpg-data/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/building-the-right-cpg-data/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/d8915403-961f-31c8-b9a3-9da1c02f5b4d Laura Howell, chief data officer at consumer brands agency C.A. Fortune, joins the podcast to talk about optimizing the right data, key trends in the grocery and CPG space, volunteering to help women who have been through trauma re-enter the workforce, what it means to her to have been chosen as one of the 2024 Top Women In Grocery, and more.

]]> Laura Howell, chief data officer at consumer brands agency C.A. Fortune, joins the podcast to talk about optimizing the right data, key trends in the grocery and CPG space, volunteering to help women who have been through trauma re-enter the workforce, what it means to her to have been chosen as one of the 2024 Top Women In Grocery, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1024 42 full Location, Location, Location Location, Location, Location https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/location-location-location/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/location-location-location/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b933e6bd-1186-3f5e-9154-6a9ccb588a07 TWIG talks to Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President of Growth and Development for Whole Foods Market & Amazon and a past TWIG winner, about how the organization creates a unique shopping experience at its stores spread across diverse locales.

]]> TWIG talks to Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President of Growth and Development for Whole Foods Market & Amazon and a past TWIG winner, about how the organization creates a unique shopping experience at its stores spread across diverse locales.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1815 41 full Putting People First Putting People First https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-putting-people-first/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-putting-people-first/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/73c9bb88-39d6-3004-81e1-f562cb4be260 Nicole Zube, EVP and chief human resources officer at SpartanNash, joins this episode of TWIG Podcast to talk about the food solutions company’s “People first” approach. Nicole talks about its impressive strategy of investing in its own people, helping SpartanNash find great success in retaining associates at a time when many companies are struggling with staffing issues.

]]> Nicole Zube, EVP and chief human resources officer at SpartanNash, joins this episode of TWIG Podcast to talk about the food solutions company’s “People first” approach. Nicole talks about its impressive strategy of investing in its own people, helping SpartanNash find great success in retaining associates at a time when many companies are struggling with staffing issues.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1494 40 full Bringing Health & Well-Being to the Grocery Aisle Bringing Health & Well-Being to the Grocery Aisle https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-bringing-health-well-being-to-the-grocery-aisle/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-bringing-health-well-being-to-the-grocery-aisle/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b97cdd0f-ce17-3111-a852-4424c2dbf56c FMI's Krystal Register joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss her career journey, the importance of embedding registered dietitians in the grocery industry, lessons from her favorite mentor and more.

]]> FMI's Krystal Register joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss her career journey, the importance of embedding registered dietitians in the grocery industry, lessons from her favorite mentor and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1784 39 full Publix and Its Good Neighbor Policy Publix and Its Good Neighbor Policy https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-working-title-of-video-publix-and-its-good-neighbor-policy/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-working-title-of-video-publix-and-its-good-neighbor-policy/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/a1b2ceb6-eca7-32f9-8a15-7b4ff603620f Publix's focus on helping others started with founder George W. Jenkins and continues in earnest today, as employee-owners constantly give their time and talent to support communities. Maria Brous, director of media and community relations, joins the podcast to talk more giving heart efforts, including her own experiences in paying it forward.

]]> Publix's focus on helping others started with founder George W. Jenkins and continues in earnest today, as employee-owners constantly give their time and talent to support communities. Maria Brous, director of media and community relations, joins the podcast to talk more giving heart efforts, including her own experiences in paying it forward.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1607 38 full The Value of Food The Value of Food https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-value-of-food/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-value-of-food/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 13:38:14 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/8e202368-3a17-37ab-b247-212fc90120f3 FMI's latest research shows that customers still love shopping for food, and FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin breaks it all down on this TWIG podcast. 

]]> FMI's latest research shows that customers still love shopping for food, and FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin breaks it all down on this TWIG podcast. 

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1495 37 full Owning Your Space in Grocery Owning Your Space in Grocery https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/owning-your-space-in-grocery/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/owning-your-space-in-grocery/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e30fb228-9dbd-3033-bab5-57eed1261ca8 Progressive Grocer talks with Kasey Sheffer, a two-time TWIG winner and VP of Own Brands at Giant Eagle, Inc. about her non-traditional path to grocery retailing and how her background and mentor helped her become a leader in the fast-growing private label arena.

]]> Progressive Grocer talks with Kasey Sheffer, a two-time TWIG winner and VP of Own Brands at Giant Eagle, Inc. about her non-traditional path to grocery retailing and how her background and mentor helped her become a leader in the fast-growing private label arena.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1365 36 full A Look at Today's Female Consumer A Look at Today's Female Consumer https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-look-at-todays-female-consumer/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-look-at-todays-female-consumer/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e24c6f2c-a0ed-36fd-ac7f-ee48a96235de Communications expert and consultant Lisa Mabe joins the podcast to discuss shopper research, today’s female consumers, her foray into U.S. market tours for international grocers and more.

]]> Communications expert and consultant Lisa Mabe joins the podcast to discuss shopper research, today’s female consumers, her foray into U.S. market tours for international grocers and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1565 35 full Telling an Imperfect Story at Misfits Market Telling an Imperfect Story at Misfits Market https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-telling-an-imperfect-story-at-misfits-market/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-telling-an-imperfect-story-at-misfits-market/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/3d4cfbc0-25a2-3f64-9ac3-a1d5f4339737 Kelly Nigh, chief merchandising officer at Misfits Market and Imperfect Foods joins the podcast to discuss the power of e-commerce product storytelling, innovating within private label, her career journey as a woman in both tech and grocery, and more.

]]> Kelly Nigh, chief merchandising officer at Misfits Market and Imperfect Foods joins the podcast to discuss the power of e-commerce product storytelling, innovating within private label, her career journey as a woman in both tech and grocery, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1506 34 full When DTC Enters the Grocery Channel When DTC Enters the Grocery Channel https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-when-dtc-enters-the-grocery-channel/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-when-dtc-enters-the-grocery-channel/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/6575facf-83af-3e2e-bd71-4a607fca4910 Daily Harvest's Annie Streit joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the company’s expansion into the grocery channel, her career progression, her pioneering journey into remote work and much more.

]]> Daily Harvest's Annie Streit joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the company’s expansion into the grocery channel, her career progression, her pioneering journey into remote work and much more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1457 33 full Where Passion Meets Food Access Where Passion Meets Food Access https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-where-passion-meets-food-access/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-where-passion-meets-food-access/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/d4438103-1cb5-3efb-a16c-0ab5fc8fc7ac In this podcast, Progressive Grocer talks with Nancy Dalton, head of community experience and customer marketing for Amazon Access about how to drive systemic change in food access, through listening, engagement and passion.

]]> In this podcast, Progressive Grocer talks with Nancy Dalton, head of community experience and customer marketing for Amazon Access about how to drive systemic change in food access, through listening, engagement and passion.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1533 32 full Yes, Bring Your Whole Self to Work Yes, Bring Your Whole Self to Work https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/yes-bring-your-whole-self-to-work/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/yes-bring-your-whole-self-to-work/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/4bdb97ca-458e-3ff8-aec5-44f0a4091946 Mary Moorkamp, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary for Schnuck Markets, Inc. and Stacy Brandt, Vice President of Operations for Schnucks, are passionate about not having a piecemeal approach to work and life. In this podcast, they share ways that messiness in their lives has made them more resourceful -- and good leaders -- at work.

]]> Mary Moorkamp, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary for Schnuck Markets, Inc. and Stacy Brandt, Vice President of Operations for Schnucks, are passionate about not having a piecemeal approach to work and life. In this podcast, they share ways that messiness in their lives has made them more resourceful -- and good leaders -- at work.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1680 31 full Grocery Through a Designer's Eye Grocery Through a Designer's Eye https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/grocery-through-a-designers-eye/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/grocery-through-a-designers-eye/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/06424f18-a15d-3a34-b773-6945bb9b6e02 An interview with Rosalind Campbell, a 2023 TWIG winner who uses her design background to create beautiful store and corporate officer environments.

]]> An interview with Rosalind Campbell, a 2023 TWIG winner who uses her design background to create beautiful store and corporate officer environments.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1748 30 full The Strength of Storytelling The Strength of Storytelling https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-strength-of-storytelling/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-strength-of-storytelling/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/8161c4df-4987-3f6c-a175-12d744b918bc Giant Food's brand strategy director -- and 2023 GenNext winner -- Kate Kowalzik joins the podcast to share how authentic storytelling differentiates a hyper-local grocery brand and why grace is important in collaborative leadership.

]]> Giant Food's brand strategy director -- and 2023 GenNext winner -- Kate Kowalzik joins the podcast to share how authentic storytelling differentiates a hyper-local grocery brand and why grace is important in collaborative leadership.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1831 29 full Bringing Back the Art of the Deal Bringing Back the Art of the Deal https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-bringing-back-the-art-of-the-deal/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-bringing-back-the-art-of-the-deal/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/a7077aab-68b4-333e-af17-2fd8861f7e82 Flashfood's new chief customer officer discusses honing the company's new visual identity, the intersection of B2B and B2C, the art of a great deal and more.

]]> Flashfood's new chief customer officer discusses honing the company's new visual identity, the intersection of B2B and B2C, the art of a great deal and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1816 28 full The Power of Shopper Education The Power of Shopper Education https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-power-of-shopper-education/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-power-of-shopper-education/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/3ac70b56-d657-3cea-a0dd-15ee1d55d2a1 Earth Fare is on a mission to help educate its shoppers about the benefits of eating natural and organic foods, and Laurie Aker, the grocer's director of marketing, joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss its focus on education, a new partnership, and her unique career journey into food retail.

]]> Earth Fare is on a mission to help educate its shoppers about the benefits of eating natural and organic foods, and Laurie Aker, the grocer's director of marketing, joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss its focus on education, a new partnership, and her unique career journey into food retail.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1087 27 full Going Behind TWIG Going Behind TWIG https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-going-behind-twig/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-going-behind-twig/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/42854824-16bb-347a-abda-6c09692b2717 Progressive Grocer Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt and Senior Editor Lynn Petrak join the podcast to discuss their history with the Top Women In Grocery Awards program and discuss what they look for when judging a nomination.

]]> Progressive Grocer Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt and Senior Editor Lynn Petrak join the podcast to discuss their history with the Top Women In Grocery Awards program and discuss what they look for when judging a nomination.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1095 26 full Behind a Global Brand Behind a Global Brand https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-behind-a-global-brand/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-behind-a-global-brand/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/0e34e997-1df4-352c-8c0c-eb25878b71be Top Women In Grocery and GenNext honoree Liz Bleakley, who serves as head of PR and communications for UK-based St Pierre Groupe, joins the podcast to talk about her career journey, telling a brand story across continents, the power of kindness and more.

]]> Top Women In Grocery and GenNext honoree Liz Bleakley, who serves as head of PR and communications for UK-based St Pierre Groupe, joins the podcast to talk about her career journey, telling a brand story across continents, the power of kindness and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1378 25 full Lessons from 40 Years as an Indie Lessons from 40 Years as an Indie https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/lessons-from-40-years-as-an-indie/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/lessons-from-40-years-as-an-indie/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:01:35 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/c6727868-c5cb-3a84-b337-16821d6aa24e Kowalski's Markets' co-founder and owner Mary Anne Kowalski and CEO Kris Christiansen Kowalski join the TWIG podcast to talk about the 40 year legacy of the Twin Cities Grocer and how family intertwines with their family of customers.

]]> Kowalski's Markets' co-founder and owner Mary Anne Kowalski and CEO Kris Christiansen Kowalski join the TWIG podcast to talk about the 40 year legacy of the Twin Cities Grocer and how family intertwines with their family of customers.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1895 24 full A Fireside Chat on Holiday Trends A Fireside Chat on Holiday Trends https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-fireside-chat-on-holiday-trends/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-fireside-chat-on-holiday-trends/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e7415e59-6e37-3e27-a653-363dad233c71 Circana's Joan Driggs and Tops Friendly Markets' Kristen Hanson join the podcast to talk all about holiday trends and ways to meet shopper needs in another unusual year.

]]> Circana's Joan Driggs and Tops Friendly Markets' Kristen Hanson join the podcast to talk all about holiday trends and ways to meet shopper needs in another unusual year.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1994 23 full More Women in STEM More Women in STEM https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-more-women-in-stem/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-more-women-in-stem/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/57565b24-0d27-3524-bd19-96792234e46f Odile Ducatez from Retail Business Services joins the podcast to discuss the importance of an international perspective, hiring the right talent, women in STEM and more.

]]> Odile Ducatez from Retail Business Services joins the podcast to discuss the importance of an international perspective, hiring the right talent, women in STEM and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1246 22 full Improving Efficiency Improving Efficiency https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-improving-efficiency/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-improving-efficiency/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/304e5046-7259-3357-b635-70fad5ed66bc Newly minted TWIG winner Larissa Lewis joins the podcast to talk about improving structure and efficiency within her teams, employee career development, advice for emerging women leaders, and more.

]]> Newly minted TWIG winner Larissa Lewis joins the podcast to talk about improving structure and efficiency within her teams, employee career development, advice for emerging women leaders, and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1205 21 full Talking Business with a TWIG Hall of Famer Talking Business with a TWIG Hall of Famer https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-talking-business-with-a-twig-hall-of-famer/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-talking-business-with-a-twig-hall-of-famer/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/cc9706a3-2a23-349c-975e-89c90ec297f3 Suzanne Long, chief sustainability and transformation officer at Albertsons Cos. and TWIG Hall of Famer, discusses her unconventional career trajectory, the importance of grocery sustainability initiatives, the many facets of mentorship and more.

]]> Suzanne Long, chief sustainability and transformation officer at Albertsons Cos. and TWIG Hall of Famer, discusses her unconventional career trajectory, the importance of grocery sustainability initiatives, the many facets of mentorship and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1567 20 full Where STEM and Grocery Meet Where STEM and Grocery Meet https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/where-stem-and-grocery-meet/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/where-stem-and-grocery-meet/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/338d450a-7de3-3260-8d7a-8583e213c535 2023 Top Women in Grocery winner Brindha Raman joins the TWIG podcast to talk about how the grocery industry is a dynamic place to explore a career in STEM. She is vice president of engineering at Shipt, where she is also known for her mentorship.

]]> 2023 Top Women in Grocery winner Brindha Raman joins the TWIG podcast to talk about how the grocery industry is a dynamic place to explore a career in STEM. She is vice president of engineering at Shipt, where she is also known for her mentorship.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1787 19 full Empowering Entrepreneurship Empowering Entrepreneurship https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/empowering-entrepreneurship/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/empowering-entrepreneurship/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/fe89424a-8aa0-3973-ae44-401b079b209b Jilea Hemmings, co-founder and CEO of Nourish + Bloom Market in Fayettevile, Ga., talks about how she and co-founder Jamie Hemmings combined their tech skills and passion for food security into a unique, scalable and relevant business model. In this podcast, she talks about the approach of using autonomous grocery technology to tackle food insecurity and lessons she's learned from entrepreneurship.

]]> Jilea Hemmings, co-founder and CEO of Nourish + Bloom Market in Fayettevile, Ga., talks about how she and co-founder Jamie Hemmings combined their tech skills and passion for food security into a unique, scalable and relevant business model. In this podcast, she talks about the approach of using autonomous grocery technology to tackle food insecurity and lessons she's learned from entrepreneurship.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1606 18 full Embracing Communities Embracing Communities https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-embracing-communities/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-embracing-communities/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/72b85c06-c8f1-30c1-bb11-472fb1bb4eff Jessica Groves, community impact manager at The GIANT Company, talks with Progressive Grocer about the company's environmental stewardship, the power of partnerships, giving back to the communities it serves and more.

]]> Jessica Groves, community impact manager at The GIANT Company, talks with Progressive Grocer about the company's environmental stewardship, the power of partnerships, giving back to the communities it serves and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1441 17 full Merchandising with Purpose Merchandising with Purpose https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-merchandising-with-purpose/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-merchandising-with-purpose/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:37:03 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e8211f2c-9985-3460-bea9-4c51106af840 Progressive Grocer goes out in the virtual field with Alyssa Vescio, SVP of merchandising, center store at Whole Foods Market, to learn about her passion for finding and sharing suppliers that reflect the company’s purpose and its shoppers' needs and tastes.

]]> Progressive Grocer goes out in the virtual field with Alyssa Vescio, SVP of merchandising, center store at Whole Foods Market, to learn about her passion for finding and sharing suppliers that reflect the company’s purpose and its shoppers' needs and tastes.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1419 16 full The Non-Food Side of Food Retailing The Non-Food Side of Food Retailing https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-non-food-side-of-food-retailing/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-the-non-food-side-of-food-retailing/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:18:05 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/560e09c0-b32d-39ab-ab5a-f4fa302ad675 Thrive Market's Christine McNerney talks about why she was drawn to merchandising, consumer trends in non-food products and more.

]]> Thrive Market's Christine McNerney talks about why she was drawn to merchandising, consumer trends in non-food products and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1107 15 full Putting Safety First in Today’s Retail Environment Putting Safety First in Today’s Retail Environment https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-putting-safety-first-in-today-s-retail-environment/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-putting-safety-first-in-today-s-retail-environment/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:47:19 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/02a90145-6b59-36a2-aae8-c1809d1df675 In this TWIG Podcast episode, Stephanie Jordan, asset protection and safety manager for Kroger's Nashville division, discusses the state of asset protection today, how to encourage associates to reach a store's shrink budget, sharing knowledge with her colleagues and more.

]]> In this TWIG Podcast episode, Stephanie Jordan, asset protection and safety manager for Kroger's Nashville division, discusses the state of asset protection today, how to encourage associates to reach a store's shrink budget, sharing knowledge with her colleagues and more.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 484 14 full Embracing Intentional Discomfort Embracing Intentional Discomfort https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-embracing-intentional-discomfort/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-embracing-intentional-discomfort/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:19:08 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/f429c7f9-0075-3c98-94f4-3ae8a4c2a508 - Allison Krollman of ADUSA Procurement talks about her mentors, pursuing new opportunities, creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ members and their allies, and more

]]> - Allison Krollman of ADUSA Procurement talks about her mentors, pursuing new opportunities, creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ members and their allies, and more

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1260 13 full A View from the Front Lines A View from the Front Lines https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-view-from-the-front-lines/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/top-women-in-grocery-podcast-a-view-from-the-front-lines/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:38:18 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/4b2225f3-c7e6-3d80-a4fd-cd001c93703f Progressive Grocer false No 528 12 full Resilient Recruiting at Retail Resilient Recruiting at Retail https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-resilient-recruiting-at-retail/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-resilient-recruiting-at-retail/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 12:12:15 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/0578bd3c-57de-3514-bbb7-634531ef66ff While some labor crunches are easing, it's still tough out there in the hiring market. Two grocery pros share their insights for attracting and retaining staff, both for operational efficiencies and industry longevity.

]]> While some labor crunches are easing, it's still tough out there in the hiring market. Two grocery pros share their insights for attracting and retaining staff, both for operational efficiencies and industry longevity.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 2256 11 full How and Why HR is Empowering How and Why HR is Empowering https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-and-why-hr-is-empowering/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-and-why-hr-is-empowering/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:41:36 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/9c7c7697-5b12-389f-827d-03ce14ab319e Progressive Grocer false No 1648 10 full Doing Good Things with Food Doing Good Things with Food https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/doing-good-things-with-food/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/doing-good-things-with-food/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:55:28 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/7162e0ed-c5b5-3dc2-9653-4b8149969b5e Susan Livingston of PCC Community Markets talks about the ways that grocers can help create equitable and ultimately successful food systems.

]]> Susan Livingston of PCC Community Markets talks about the ways that grocers can help create equitable and ultimately successful food systems.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1617 9 full Behind the Scenes of TWIG Behind the Scenes of TWIG https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-twig/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-twig/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:23:30 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/9ee45c1e-a058-3432-8b16-82e5b2efd8cf In this special TWIG Podcast episode, Progressive Grocer editors lift the curtain on the Top Women in Grocery awards program. Editor-in-Chief Gina Acosta invites Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt and Senior Editor Lynn Petrak to talk about everything you wanted to know about the industry’s most prestigious awards, including how to enter the competition, tips for submitting nominations and the judging process. If you’ve never submitted an entry for TWIG, or your past submissions were not chosen, you definitely don’t want to miss this special episode to help you better understand this annual program.

]]> In this special TWIG Podcast episode, Progressive Grocer editors lift the curtain on the Top Women in Grocery awards program. Editor-in-Chief Gina Acosta invites Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt and Senior Editor Lynn Petrak to talk about everything you wanted to know about the industry’s most prestigious awards, including how to enter the competition, tips for submitting nominations and the judging process. If you’ve never submitted an entry for TWIG, or your past submissions were not chosen, you definitely don’t want to miss this special episode to help you better understand this annual program.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1552 8 full The Superpower of Connectivity The Superpower of Connectivity https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-superpower-of-connectivity/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-superpower-of-connectivity/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:06:01 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b72c1e45-c8d8-31cb-a90c-9f446e563557 Elizabeth Clifton, VP of client development for the Albertsons companies account at Vestcom, shares what she's learned about breaking out of silos and connecting with people to develop growth strategies in challenging retail environments.

]]> Elizabeth Clifton, VP of client development for the Albertsons companies account at Vestcom, shares what she's learned about breaking out of silos and connecting with people to develop growth strategies in challenging retail environments.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1397 7 full Podcast Episode With Hy-Vee Podcast Episode With Hy-Vee https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-episode-with-hy-vee/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/twig-podcast-episode-with-hy-vee/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:38:53 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/473b16d2-01b0-33fa-bf4a-1f44a85305cc Hy-Vee's Tina Potthoff Talks Storytelling in Grocery.

]]> Hy-Vee's Tina Potthoff Talks Storytelling in Grocery.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1510 6 full The Power of Community in Grocery The Power of Community in Grocery https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-community-in-grocery/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-community-in-grocery/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:32:40 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/bc7cd6ea-22f8-33f5-8838-8c76e80b5211 Mary Ellen Adcock, a 2022 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer award winner and an SVP at The Kroger Co., emphasizes the importance of people and community, both in the shoppers a store serves and within the organization.

]]> Mary Ellen Adcock, a 2022 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer award winner and an SVP at The Kroger Co., emphasizes the importance of people and community, both in the shoppers a store serves and within the organization.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1283 5 full A Trailblazer Talks Priorities A Trailblazer Talks Priorities https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-trailblazer-talks-priorities/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/a-trailblazer-talks-priorities/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:48:31 -0400 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/cefb98ac-b263-330d-b39e-1894499c9615 Judi Kletz, an early TWIG winner and recent TWIG Trailblazer who was a key player at Procter & Gamble, talks about the power of CPG-retailer collaboration, the mission-critical value of inclusivity and the rewards of forging new paths while taking on work with no defined path.

]]> Judi Kletz, an early TWIG winner and recent TWIG Trailblazer who was a key player at Procter & Gamble, talks about the power of CPG-retailer collaboration, the mission-critical value of inclusivity and the rewards of forging new paths while taking on work with no defined path.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1858 4 full Episode 3 featuring Meijer VP of Fresh Lynette Ackley Episode 3 featuring Meijer VP of Fresh Lynette Ackley https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/progressive-grocer-twig-podcast-episode-3-featuring-meijer-vp-of-fresh-lynette-ackley/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/progressive-grocer-twig-podcast-episode-3-featuring-meijer-vp-of-fresh-lynette-ackley/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:38:41 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/b1157ce3-4367-36dc-9f65-c05935077d36 Progressive Grocer false No 1400 3 full The Power of Mentorship The Power of Mentorship https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-mentorship/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-mentorship/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:46:47 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/1fd49d4f-0a07-3e7a-acb3-6d6be258e624 In this Top Women in Grocery podcast from Progressive Grocer, senior editor Lynn Petrak talks with Albertsons' Rosita Szatkowska about the power of mentorship and how it fueled her own journey from deli clerk to Divisional Grocery Operations Specialist.

]]> In this Top Women in Grocery podcast from Progressive Grocer, senior editor Lynn Petrak talks with Albertsons' Rosita Szatkowska about the power of mentorship and how it fueled her own journey from deli clerk to Divisional Grocery Operations Specialist.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1432 2 full How Women Have Risen to New Leadership Roles in the Grocery Industry How Women Have Risen to New Leadership Roles in the Grocery Industry https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-women-have-risen-to-new-leadership-roles-in-the-grocery-industry/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/how-women-have-risen-to-new-leadership-roles-in-the-grocery-industry/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 11:56:56 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/bf8db286-c8de-3309-8c35-36cee7f39318 In the premiere episode of Top Women in Grocery, Progressive Grocer Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt discusses how the role of women in grocery has evolved throughout her nearly 20 years covering the industry.

]]> In the premiere episode of Top Women in Grocery, Progressive Grocer Managing Editor Bridget Goldschmidt discusses how the role of women in grocery has evolved throughout her nearly 20 years covering the industry.

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 1424 1 1 full Introducing the Top Women in Grocery Podcast! Introducing the Top Women in Grocery Podcast! https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-top-women-in-grocery-podcast/ https://topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-top-women-in-grocery-podcast/#comments Fri, 06 May 2022 21:07:59 -0300 topwomeningrocery.podbean.com/8eebaa8c-ec58-33e2-94f7-8fdbed952f7c Top Women in Grocery is a new podcast from Progressive Grocer revealing the insights of successful women in the food and grocery industries

]]> Top Women in Grocery is a new podcast from Progressive Grocer revealing the insights of successful women in the food and grocery industries

]]> Progressive Grocer false No 124 1 full