Events

Christopher Durham to Present New Research on Private Brands & Sustainability:

Today we are excited to announce that Christopher Durham, President Velocity Institute and Gayle Ireland CEO of the Research firm Voccii will present the their groundbreaking consumer research on the Sustainable Consumer and Natural and Organic Private Brands. The research features insights on brands from Retailers include Kroger, Publix, Ahold Delhaize, Whole Foods, Aldi, Albertsons, Wakefern, and Target. The research was first fielded in late 2019 and presented at the virtual Velocity Global conference in 2020. This second iteration of the research will present new insights on the consumer and the retailers BrandsThe research will feature for each brandAided &

Network, Learn & Change at the Velocity Sustainability Summit!

Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event. The Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label event with a Sustainability theme focused on the issues that matter most to the industry: sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. The two-day event is designed to help the industry find the answers that help you get closer to what “sustainable” means to you

Steve Ramus VP Sustainability & ESG PERRIGO to present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

Today we are excited to announce that Steve Ramus Vice President, Sustainability & ESG at Perrigo will present at the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit. The groundbreaking event will bring together the Retail Brand (private brand) industry to discuss the role sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. This is a can't miss presentation that will demonstrate retail and private brands ability to lead. Challenges, progress and perspectives from a store brand manufacturer Steve Ramus Vice President, Sustainability & ESG at Perrigo will present a look inside Perrigo and its approach to sustainability. REGISTER NOW!

Get Your Velocity Sustainability Summit Now!

Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event. The Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label event with a Sustainability theme focused on the issues that matter most to the industry: sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. The two-day event is designed to help the industry find the answers that help you get closer to what “sustainable” means to you and

Misfits Market to present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

Today we are excited to announce that Morgan Drummond Sr Director of Private Brand Development MISFITS MARKET will take the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit stage. The groundbreaking event will bring together the Retail Brand (private brand) industry to discuss the role sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. This is a can't miss presentation that will demonstrate retail and private brands ability to lead.Misfits Market Purpose Built Private Brand A fireside chat with Morgan Drummond, Sr Director of Private Brand Development about the innovative purpose driven online retailer and the role of sustainability in its growing private brand. REGISTER NOW!

25 Days to the Velocity Sustainability Summit

Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event. The Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label event with a Sustainability theme focused on the issues that matter most to the industry: sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. The two-day event is designed to help the industry find the answers that help you get closer to what “sustainable” means to you

Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm to Headline Sustainability Summit

Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event.The Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label event with a Sustainability theme focused on the issues that matter most to the industry: sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing.The two-day event is designed to help the industry find the answers that help you get closer to what “sustainable” means to you and your customers.

Kroger to Keynote Velocity Sustainability Summit

Today we are excited to announce that Juan De Paoli, Vice President of Our Brands, Kroger and Denise Osterhues, Senior Director, ESG – Sustainability & Social Impact, Kroger will keynote the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit. the groundbreaking event will bring together the Retail Brand (private brand) industry to discuss the role sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing. This is a can't miss presentation that will demonstrate retail and private brands ability to lead.Kroger: Using Scope and Scale to Drive Sustainable ChangeJuan De Paoli, Vice President of Our Brands, KrogerDenise Osterhues, Senior Director, ESG – Sustainability & Social Impact, KrogerAs

5 Can’t Miss Velocity Institute Fall Events!

As we return to work after the summer and jump into a busy fall the Velocity Institute is excited to announce five groundbreaking events to help you network, learn and grow your business. VELOCITY INSTITUTE MEETUP BOSTON - FREE September 15 Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at District Hall near the Boston Seaport on Thursday, September 15th. District Hall is the world’s first free-standing public innovation center. The venue is the living room of Boston’s innovation community: a place where people can work, exchange knowledge, build meaningful relationships, and

Join Us for FREE Drinks & Networking in CHICAGO

Please join us for our final in person Velocity Institute Meetup of 2022. The FREE networking event will be held in Chicago and is designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network.Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at Kings Dining & Entertainment Rosemont, just