February 3, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
CPG Institute, George Fiscus, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, GMDC Academy, Patrick Spear
Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has launched an online educational resource to help general merchandise and health, beauty and wellness suppliers launch products in the North American marketplace through brick-and-mortar and digital channels. Called the GMDC Academy, the new resource is powered by The CPG Institute, a retail education advisory
August 22, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Chris Jobes, Chris Skyers, diabetes care, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, Johnson & Johnson, Patrick Spear, Retail Partnering to Serve the Shopper with Diabetes, ShopRite, Wakefern
Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As consumers with diabetes take more control over their care, food and pharmacy retailers are being challenged to come up with solutions to meet their needs, according to research from the Global Market Development Center (GMDC). GMDC’s latest Health & Wellness Best Practices report, titled “Retail Partnering to Serve the Shopper
June 16, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Ahold USA, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, Jim Wonderly, Patrick Spear, QK Healthcare
Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Global Market Development Center presented its annual GMDC Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Wonderly, vice president of strategic accounts at QK Healthcare Inc., who previously spent 25 years at Ahold, where he led the retailer’s general merchandise category. The award was presented this week during the organization’s GM16 conference in
April 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
CART, Center for Advancing Retail & Technology, Gary Hawkins, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, Patrick Spear, video
Supplier News, Technology, Videos
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has launched a technology-focused resource portal in tandem with the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART). GMDC said Thursday that the CART-powered platform enables its members to search and learn about service, solution and innovations in retail and connect with retailers, brand manufacturers, solution
February 16, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
AmerisourceBergen, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, Patrick Spear, Patty Fishman, Steve Davis, Supervalu, Tim Buskey, Weis Markets
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Steve Davis, director of center store, general merchandise, health/beauty care and grocery nonfoods at Weis Markets Inc., has been appointed chairman of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC). GMDC noted that Davis’ experience includes a broad food retailing background, covering both the GM and health/beauty/wellness categories. He also serves as the
May 20, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
Dave McConnell, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, Patrick Spear
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Patrick Spear, president of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC), is slated to add the title of chief executive officer effective June 1. Spear takes the CEO reins from Dave McConnell, who served as GMDC president and chief executive for 15 of his 35 years with the association. Plans call for McConnell to remain with GMDC as a consultant for special
May 18, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
2015 GMDC General Merchandise Marketing Conference, Dave McConnell, Global Market Development Center, GM15, GMDC, Patrick Spear
Supplier News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) plans to hold the 2015 GMDC General Merchandise Marketing Conference (GM15) on May 28 to June 1 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla. GMCD said the event provides a venue for retail decision makers and suppliers to connect and collaborate on sales