Grocer Pod - Presented by AWG - Grocery, Marketing and more

We are back on the road at the VMC Show in Kansas City this month. If you weren't there we did our best to recap some of what you missed. Linda Cosgrove breaks down StoreFront (1:26). Then Brian Stanley talks Cough & Cold and trends in US healthcare (10:46). Kevin Cleary tells us how to win with vitamins (19:40). Kimberly Dressler adds to the vitamin conversation (27:08). Ralph Koscheka brings another perspective on Cold & Flu (33:10). Mary McCaul discusses trends in oral care (39:13). Finally, Maurice Henry explains the Supermarket Lifecycle (45:32).

On this month's Grocer Pod Sean talks with Jessica Magnussen (1:51) about all things design related. Then Reade Sievert (12:23) comes by to talk produce, and what retailers need to do to maximize the summer selling season. Finally, Anna Mancini and Jeni Ganzman (23:38) are here to preview the VMC show. They have everything you need to know before heading to Kansas City August 7-9. Download the shows app on iOS and Android.

After a short break we are back with a new name - Grocer Pod. The name may be new, but our mission is the same. This month we are talking email with David Cacioppo from emfluence (3:25). Then Marie Lewis stops by to talk food safety (14:16). Finally, Nicholas Segura and Ruby Montoya from Segura Marketing join me to discuss marketing to the hispanic community (24:50). 

Lots of interviews from AWG Showcase:

Eric Qualman (0:37) - Digital Leadership

Polly Schau, Wells Enterprises (8:05) - Ice Cream

Doug Baker, FMI (11:37) - Smart Label

Chad Fowles, Unilever (16:44) - Frozen Novelty and Personal Care

Pat Hughes, eGrowcery (23:33) - Online Shopping

Jim Lukens, MSC (31:15) - Digital marketing with Media Solutions

Larry Elias, Retail Profit Solutions (43:37) - Labor Management 

Mike Kienzlen, WheresMyShrink.com (49:41) - Shrink

We are back at the VMC show talking to all kinds of people. First up is Damon Stuites (0:00) talking about Blackhawk gift cards. If you are interested in more information regarding Blackhawk email Bryan Wright. Next we talk produce with Tim Graas (5:40). Brian Moyer from Freshop sits down to talk online shopping and Chef Kit (19:31). Next is Steve Rash from Coinstar tells us about the new partnership with AWG (26:40). If you are interested in adding Coinstar to your store contact Conor Middleton Mike Daly from AWG explains how retailers can stay on top of the latest products (32:09). Finally, Chris Higgs gives us the latest news on the Shopper Engagement Platform (36:18). 

This episode starts with Sean talking about a couple of things that would improve his shopping experience. Then he talks to Linda Cosgrove about education opportunities for retailers (2:10) After that, Sean talked to Jim Fittterer about Super Ad Group (13:20). 

AWP was on the road this month. We recorded live from the VMC food show in Overland Park, Kansas. Interviews include Brian Moyer Freshop CEO (1:54), AWG board member James Newman (4:38), Courtney Brown from Doc's Foods (12:30), and Anthony Smith from DSG (15:43).

On this episode of Associated Wholesale Podcast Sean talks produce with Rick Stein of FMI (:59). He dives into the booming gift card industry with Dammon Stutes from Blackhawk Network (21:00). Finally, Sean and Rebecca Mueller discuss organics (32:00)

The debut episode of Associated Wholesale Pod features conversations with Heather Standifer, Kurt Kloeben, and Kevin Phipps. Sean Kosednar starts the show with how your store can integrate into the community. Also discusses Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, National Ice Cream Month and how traditional retailers can stay competitive in the digital landscape. 

Sean Kosednar introduces the new Associated Wholesale Podcast from AWG. New episodes start in July.