2023 NGA Show Announces Show Education Program Details for Las Vegas Retail Grocers Event

January 6, 2023

6 Tracks Focus on Critical Topics for Independent Retailers/Wholesalers

Shelton, CT – Thousands of cutting-edge grocery retail professionals will gather at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas for the 2023 NGA Show – taking place Sunday, February 26 through Tuesday, February 28.  With a focus on modern day challenges and hot topics as grocery retailers navigate changes and innovation – the conference program will include 6 tracks and 30+ sessions focused on:  Digital Commerce, Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, People Development and Technology.

“The food retail industry is constantly changing, and we are pleased to be working with industry thought leaders who will deliver ideas, best practices and solutions that cut to the heart of the biggest issues grocery retailers are facing today; and help them navigate into the future, ” said Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the event sponsor, the National Grocers Association. “The 2023 NGA Show presents grocers with the opportunity to access on-point, high-quality knowledge; and then bring it back to their stores and immediately put what they’ve learned into practice.”

2023 NGA Show Education Tracks include the following sessions, providing access to the gold-standard in education for the entire retail operation team: 

  • Digital Commerce Track will feature sessions on Setting Your E-Commerce Strategy; Owning Today’s Hybrid Shopper; Reinventing the Front End; and Digital Marketing Transformation
  • Marketing Track will offer sessions on Retail Media Networks; Data Driven Marketing; Inclusivity Marketing; and Creating Excitement Around New Store Openings
  • Merchandising Track will present Next Generation Fresh Focus; Indoor Vertical Farming – What’s the Opportunity for Grocers; Marketing Health and Wellness; and The Future of Fresh
  • Operations Track will include such topics as Marketing to Hispanic Shoppers; What’s Next for Sustainability in Food Retail; Active Shooter Planning; and How to Stay Union Free
  • People Development Track will feature discussions on Creative Recruiting; Attracting Gen Z Shoppers and Associates; Leadership Development and Healthcare Cost Reduction
  • Technology Track will touch on Tech Tools to Reduce Labor Expenses; Marketing & Corporate Strategy; Budgeting/Planning for Upgrades and New Systems; plus the new Technology Summit

During the 2023 NGA show, educational opportunities abound as attendees will have the ability to continue their learning on to the expo floor.  Show participants can participate in additional leaning experiences to gain insights and best practices while the exhibit hall is open through the Thought Leadership and Procurement Theater offerings.

Full details on the entire education program, workshops, and speakers can be found on The NGA Show website at:  https://www.thengashow.com/education-program

The event is sponsored by the National Grocers Association and produced by Clarion Events Inc. Registration is open at www.thengashow.com, and early registration rates are in effect through January 11, 2023.

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For more than 30 years, The NGA Show has been the place where independent grocers gather, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers, and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel. The NGA Show is produced and managed by Clarion Events as part of the Food & Beverage Group, in partnership with the National Grocers Association (NGA). For more information and to register, visit www.theNGAshow.com.

Clarion Events (US.ClarionEvents.com) produces 37 events across 13 sectors of both trade and consumer events. Clarion Events, which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events UK and backed by The Blackstone Group, has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the U.S. with aggressive growth through both acquisition and launch. Clarion acquired PennWell in early 2018, bringing four Tradeshow 200 events into the U.S. portfolio and supercharging the already rapid growth. Clarion Events has offices in Shelton, Conn.; Tulsa, OK; and Fairlawn, N.J.

The event is sponsored by the National Grocers Association and produced by Clarion Events Inc.  Registration is now open at www.thengashow.com.

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For more than 30 years, The NGA Show has been the place where independent grocers gather, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel. The NGA Show is produced and managed by Clarion Events as part of the Food & Beverage Group, in partnership with the National Grocers Association (NGA). For more information and to register, visit www.theNGAshow.com.

Clarion Events (US.ClarionEvents.com) produces 37 events across 13 sectors of both trade and consumer events. Clarion Events, which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events UK and backed by The Blackstone Group, has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the U.S. with aggressive growth through both acquisition and launch. Clarion acquired PennWell in early 2018, bringing four Tradeshow 200 events into the U.S. portfolio and supercharging the already rapid growth. Clarion Events has offices in Shelton, Conn.; Tulsa, OK; and Fairlawn, N.J.

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating in a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for close to one percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating $131 billion in sales, 944,000 jobs, $30 billion in wages, and $27 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers, state grocers associations, as well as manufacturers, and service suppliers. For more information about NGA, visit www.nationalgrocers.org.