PRINCETON, N.J. — Market Performance Group (MPG), ECRM, and RangeMe – along with a panel of judges from across the retail industry – hosted their first ever Diverse Supplier Accelerator Program on Thursday, July 14th. The purpose of this program is to help accelerate distribution and sales for diverse suppliers and entrepreneurs by providing awardee-specific
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. — In conjunction with the recent launch of MPG’s first-ever Diverse Supplier Development Program, which is designed to provide pro-bono support for selected diverse suppliers and entrepreneurs as they prepare to engage and sell their products in digital and traditional retail channels, MPG has confirmed their 12 Finalists, who will compete in
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced the second year of its groundbreaking Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies. The program provides a pathway to entry for local businesses of all sizes by allowing American-based growers and
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced on Tuesday that it will host its first Sustainability Supplier Summit, giving vendors nationwide the opportunity to showcase their sustainable products – from food to pets to home goods – for Meijer merchants to consider offering on shelves. The event will be held virtually June 20-23 and comes on the heels
CLEVELAND – ECRM, the global leader in end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, announces that its Global Market: Spring Buying Days, which takes place from March 28 through April 1, 2022, will enable U.S. retailers to make wholesale purchases directly from participating suppliers using a new capability launched by RangeMe. With more than 200,000 suppliers representing nearly 1
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday its second annual Supplier Diversity & Minority Owned Summit, hosted from April 5 – 8, in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe. This summit is part of CVS Pharmacy’s ongoing efforts to bring a broader assortment of products from diverse suppliers and brands to customers – and work with
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. today reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as the company expands its Supplier Diversity Program. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as Albertsons Cos. hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to
CLEVELAND – ECRM is stepping up its efforts to drive retail industry engagement around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with its Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative, two educational and product sourcing initiatives in support of creating more opportunities for diverse, inclusive and sustainably-focused suppliers. Each will include a series of webcasts that feature leading retailers in
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced Monday that it will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit during the ECRM Supplier Diversity Week, a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings. The virtual event, taking place April 5-8, provides diverse vendors the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products,
CLEVELAND – ECRM announced on Tuesday that its 2022 Global Market: Spring Buying Days will take place March 28 to April 1. The product sourcing experience will once again bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world across all major food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories to meet virtually this spring. The launch
CLEVELAND — CLEVELAND – ECRM hosted a record number of participants at its October 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience, the company said Wednesday. More than 3,700 buyers and sellers from 68 countries gathered virtually for product discovery, face-to-face meetings and thought leadership. “ECRM’s 2021 Global Market platform continues to grow in reach and scope,” said Greg
Last year was the year of self-care. Due to COVID-related restrictions, many retail stores, spas and beauty salons were shuttered, and we all were forced to take care of our beauty needs at home. We colored our own hair, did our own manis and pedis, and developed our own home spa regimens We also turned
CLEVELAND — ECRM announced on Thursday its stellar lineup of more than 25 presenters for its 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience, including keynotes from Kevin O’ Leary, “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank and Wendy Liebmann from WSL Strategic Retail, as well as presentations from Bed, Bath & Beyond, CVS Health, The Giant Company, Peapod, Petco, Sam’s
CLEVELAND – ECRM announced on Thursday the launch of its 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience which will bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world across all major consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories to meet virtually October 18 to 22. “If the success and scale of 2021 Global Market: Food & Beverage told us anything, it was