Velocity Conference
Boxed.com VP of Merchandising to Present at Velocity
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.7"]We are thrilled to announce Ankit Patel the VP, Merchandising for Boxed will present at Velocity: Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference, August 4-5. Tickets are going fast to the first-ever global private brand event. (And stay tuned for even more speakers from around the world and other surprises!) Ankit started with Boxed in 2016 and has held roles within merchandising and supply chain. Currently, he leads the branded merchandising and private label teams whose primary focus is on assortment, trade marketing, developing vendor partnerships, and growing Boxed’s Prince & Spring brand. Prior to
A Seat at the Table, Why Diversity Matters! Velocity Conference Preview
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Today I am excited to announce the next session of the 2020 edition of Velocity Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference taking place August 4-5, 2020, and on-demand to all registrants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the next 365 days. Inspired by the racial justice protests and tragic events over the last few weeks I will give the Velocity stage to a group of black retail and industry executives for the panel discussion. A Seat at the Table, Why Diversity Matters! Jonathan O. Mayes, SVP, External Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer, Albertsons Companies
Meet 200+ private brand executives from 60 retailers and 12 countries at Velocity
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8" custom_padding="0px|||||"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_3,1_3" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="2_3" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" text_line_height="1.9em"] Meet 200+ private brand executives from 60 retailers and 12 countries. With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating in more than a dozen states trades shows and conferences are being cancelled on a daily basis. But business must go on and networking, learning and insights are essential. For the first time ever, the Velocity Conference is coming to you in a content-packed, online virtual event unlike anything you’ve attended before – the first ever global private brand event. With more than 30 retail executives from around the world presenting you have an unparalleled opportunity to be a part
NEW SPEAKER Alert: AEON Topvalu Executive Director Koji Wada to present at Velocity
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]With an unrivaled agenda, heavy-hitting executive speakers, and networking opportunities galore—Here’s the latest on what you can expect at Velocity Global. We are excited to announce Koji Wada, the Executive Director, Marketing Division of Aeon Topvalu, a company belonging to Japan’s Aeon Group. He will present at Velocity: Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference, August 4-5. Tickets are going fast to the first-ever global private brand event. (And stay tuned for even more speakers from around the world and other surprises!) Koji will present “Private Brands: Beyond NB” with insights into the work he
Time is running out! 21 days until Velocity Begins!
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]Velocity Global: the My Private brand Conference is almost here! Spots are filling up FAST, so make sure you save YOUR register today for this fantastic event. The conference begins on August 4 – join us from your desk, couch, living room, or conference room. This year’s event takes place on the 4th and 5th of August and is brought to life online with live and on-demand sessions and networking. For the first time ever, the Velocity Conference is coming to you in a content-packed, online virtual event, unlike anything you’ve attended before –
CVS Health to present at Velocity Global
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.7"]With an unrivaled agenda, heavy-hitting executive speakers and networking opportunities galore—Here’s the latest on what you can expect at Velocity Global. We are thrilled to announce Brenda Lord, VP of Store Brands and Quality Assurance, CVS Health and Heather Corkery, Senior Director of Brand, CVS Health will present at Velocity: Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference, August 4-5. Tickets are going fast to the first ever global private brand event. (And stay tuned for even more speakers from around the world and other surprises!) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.7"]The pair will present: A Conversation with CVS Health:
Velocity Conference Announces COVID-19 Impact Stage Speakers
As a follow up to the successful My Private Brand Webinar COVID-19 Leading with Private Brand we have added an on-demand track to the Velocity Global VIRTUAL conference agenda. The event which will be held August 4-5 will include a COVID-19 IMPACT VIRTUAL STAGE which features insights and perspectives completely focused on Private Brand and its evolving role during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Velocity conference attendees explore the latest research, insights, opportunities, and challenges for Private Brand retailers, manufacturers, and service providers. Private Label in Europe: A New Opportunity for Growth Jon Wright, Head of Retail Insight – EMEA,
Less than 30 Days to the Velocity VIRTUAL Conference
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.7" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Velocity Global: the My [Private] Brand VIRTUAL Conference is less than 30 days away and you don't want to miss the more than 3 dozen executive retail speakers that will take the stage August 4 and 5. This years VIRTUAL conference is brought to life using an exciting virtual conference platform that widens the audience, increases insights, enhances networking, and boosts the ranks of exhibitors. And best of all the content and networking are available on demand for a year after the event The
Chris Skyers, VP of Own Brand at Wakefern to Present at Velocity Conference
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Today I am excited to announce the next presentation for the 2020 Virtual edition of Velocity Global: the My Private Brand Conference taking place August 4-5, 2020. PChris Skyers, Vice President of Own Brands, Wakefern will take the Velocity stage to present Wakefern's Own Brands Transformation. Chris is the Vice President of Private Label and Own Brand for Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Skyers is responsible for overseeing Wakefern’s dynamic portfolio of private label brands – including Wholesome Pantry and ShopRite Trading Company – and leading the team that develops
Celebrate the Vertex Awards at the Velocity Conference
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]In this year of COVID-19, we have had to quickly evolve and reinvent. To celebrate this year, we will host a Vertex Awards celebration as a part of the expanded Velocity Global Virtual Conference August 4-5, 2020. The track will feature presentations and interviews with this year’s winners from around the world. The Vertex Awards track will include: Vertex Awards 2020 Celebration: A look inside the 2020 Vertex Awards competition and the more than 80 winners from around the globe.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_4,1_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Best of Show Bowl & Basket Specialty Kettle Chips – WAKEFERNLaura Kind, Vice