Monday, April 27, 2026
Volunteer Luncheon
Invitation Only
Retail Issues Forum
Invitation Only
Registration/Info Desk Open
Retail Conference Welcome Reception
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Registration/Info Desk Open
Buyer Connect Breakfast
Invitation Only
Buyer Connect 1:1 Session
Invitation Only
Networking with Table Top Sponsors
Welcome Break
General Session: Welcome
The Pulse of Retail: IFPA’s 2026 State of Retail
Emerging Consumer Trends in Retail: A Gen Z & Alpha Perspective
Exploring Affordability and Health Opportunities
Join us for an insightful education session that delves into the latest consumer trends reshaping the retail landscape. From the surging demand for health-focused products to increasing pressure on affordability, retailers must adapt to a rapidly evolving marketplace. This session features a panel of Gen Z and Alpha consumers, offering firsthand perspectives on their shopping behaviors, expectations, and values. Learn how these younger generations are influencing product innovation, marketing strategies, and retail experiences. Gain actionable takeaways to stay ahead in a competitive market by understanding what matters most to today’s and tomorrow’s consumers.
Speakers
Gina Jones
VP, Innovation & Market Integration
International Fresh Produce Association
Eleanora Bernstein
Arizona State University
Student
Isaac Rej
Michigan State University
Student
Lunch and Networking
EPR Unpacked:
What Every Retailer & Supplier Needs to Know
As regulations evolve, EPR is quickly becoming a critical factor shaping how fresh produce is packaged, managed, and brought to market.
Speakers
Vonnie Estes
VP of Innovation & Market Integration
International Fresh Produce Association
Janis McIntosh
Director of Marketing Innovation and Sustainability
Naturipe Farms
Matthew Wright
Founder & Executive Director
Specright
From Pilots to Practice: Retailers Leading Supply Chain Transformation
You Told us It's Broken. Here's What We're Building
Last fall in Anaheim, dozens of retail leaders told us what's actually broken: vendors who overpromise, store execution that erodes supply chain gains, and shrink that keeps climbing despite every new technology investment. We listened. Now we're building pilots designed around your reality: a berry pilot testing whether routing by actual shelf life beats date codes. 2D barcodes putting real-time quality data in store teams' hands. A data-sharing framework where both sides win. These pilots are in progress. The learnings are real. And there's still time to shape what comes next.
Speakers
Martha King
Vice President of Global Programs
Totem Ltd
Jack Lagier
Senior Sales Logistics Manager
Driscoll’s
Tom Pierce
National Director of the Supplier Development
& Direct Store Delivery
Sobeys
Liz Sertl
Supply Chain Visibility & Food
GS1 US
Drew Zabrocki
Founder and Managing Partner
Totem Ltd