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Join us in Austin for the Sustainability Summit 2023

In this fourth edition of the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, we laser focus on Retailer-owned Brand (Private Brand) and Sustainability. The Sustainability Summit is designed to bring the industry together to accelerate Sustainability, share best practices, and explore the future. Join us live and in-person to learn, network, and discuss at the Hilton Austin on September 26-27, 2023. Our goal is to ask questions and challenge existing answers – about sustainable packaging, equitable/ethical sourcing, and authentic marketing – and we are not the only curious ones. The Sustainability Summit is two days to find the answers that help you get

Walgreens to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is coming up fast, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations, including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome Andrew Horn from Walgreens to Velocity. Walgreens - An Interconnected and Inspired Sustainability Journey Andrew Horn, Sr Sustainability Operations Manager, WALGREENS Andrew Horn will present a look inside Walgreens's-owned Brand sustainability effort. He will discuss Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) commitment to owning the process of bringing products to market honestly, safely, and sustainably. Whether in sourcing, designing, or packaging their own brands, they strive for transparency in their supply chains and those of their partners. WHAT: VELOCITY INSTITUTE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT WHEN: September 26-27, 2023 WHERE: Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas Standard

Quad & Clemson to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is coming up fast, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations, including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from Quad to Velocity. Sustainable Strategies: Mastering Packaging Assessment for a Greener Future Andrew Hurley,

OFI & Club Coffee to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is happening in just under 70 days, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations, including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from OFI & Club Coffee to the Velocity stage. Driving and Measuring Sustainability

Toxic-Free Future to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is happening in just under 70 days, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations, including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from Toxicd-Free Future to the Velocity stage. The Revised Retailer Report Card: Four Elements for a Safer Marketplace Cheri Peele, Senior Project Manager, TOXIC-FREE FUTURE Toxic-Free Future’s Retailer

SPINS to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is happening in just under 70 days, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP to the Velocity stage. Conscious Consumerism Edricco Reina,

The Recycling Partnership to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is happening in just under 70 days, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP to the Velocity stage. The Power of Data: Build

Misfits Market to Present at Velocity Sustainability Summit

The Sustainability Summit 2023 is happening in just under 70 days, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling Partnership, SPINS, Walgreens, Marine Stewardship Council, Misfits Markets, Fair Trade, Sobeys, and More! This year we are excited to welcome the team from Misfits Market to the Velocity stage. Building & Growing a Values-Based

Prices increase tonight! Get your Early Bird Ticket Now!

Early Bird ends tonight: last chance to save $200 on the Velocity Sustainability Summit REGISTER NOW! Prices for next month’s top Private Brand Sustainability conference go up at midnight tonight - don’t miss out and book now The early bird gets the worm! You have just hours left to save $20 on your ticket to the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit - book now! The in person sustainability event for the Retail-owned Brand industry returns September 26-27 with more than two dozen expert speakers, 20 plus hours of talks and great opportunities to network with private brand industry professionals. And

Velocity Sustainability Summit Early Bird Prices Go Up Friday!

GET YOUR $795 EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW! EARLY BIRD RATE EXPIRES FRIDAY 7.14.2023 The Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, Early Bird pass, is on sale through Friday, and we want to make sure you take advantage of it. We’ve picked the top retail executives, sustainability thought leaders, and solution partners to come and share actionable private brand sustainability insights that are working for them in their right now. Here are a few speakers who will be presenting on September 26-27, 2023. Tom Hermes, VP, Sourcing and Product Development, WHOLE FOODS MARKET Caitlin Leibert, VP, Sustainability, WHOLE FOODS MARKET Edricco Reina,

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