Top Women in Grocery

Secrets of Store Design

If surroundings are key to experience, good design attracts and welcomes shoppers throughout their in-store journey. Progressive Grocer talks with Elda Galvez, a senior design manager at H-E-B, and Carol Bartolo , a VP at BRR Architecture, about how H-E-B creates an appealing environment and how female architects and designers are shaping the future of grocery shopping.

Trust in Merchandising

Progressive Grocer's Lynn Petrak talks with Tasha Tandy, VP of Merchandising for Breakfast, Baking and Commodities at Walmart, about how the retailer executes on its mission of feeding consumers in a financially responsible way, why supplier partnerships are crucial in that goal and how to share purpose outside of work.

The 411 on TWIG Nominations

Ashley Flower from The GIANT Company joins the podcast to chat about her experience with crafting top-notch Top Women In Grocery nominations, and also gives listeners advice about the process.

Challenges and Triumphs in the Egg Category

Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, joins the TWIG Podcast to discuss the organization, the rippling effects of avian influenza, consumer behavior and more.

Marketing a Mission-Driven E-Grocer

Thrive Market Chief Marketing Officer Amina Pasha joins Emily Crowe to talk about micro-influencers, an important anniversary campaign, marrying marketing with customer experience, the importance of mentorship and more.

The Keys to Store Manager Success

Progressive Grocer talks to 2024 TWIG winner Karla Quandt, district store director at Hy-Vee, about growth potential in the grocery industry, from teenage jobs through successive levels of leadership, and how to keep teams motivated.

Fostering the Future

Internships have come a long way in recent years, as students and organizations learn from each other. In this episode, Daymon's VP Christine Boenig and WMU food marketing student Avery Knoll talk about the valuable experience gained in such programs.

Modern Marketing in CPG

Shalini Stansberry joins the podcast to discuss marketing different consumer segments, Kinder Chocolate’s official U.S. launch, upcoming innovations from the chocolate company, mentorship and more.

A Trailblazer Talks Shared Paths

Progressive Grocer talks to the 2024 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer award winner Lynette Ackley, Group VP at Meijer, about what it means to be a trailblazer today, and how the company culture has fostered mentorship throughout its 90-year history. 

Making the Right Marketing Moves

Shipt Chief Marketing Officer Alia Kemet joins the podcast to discuss her love of retail, the importance of a social media strategy, marketing to customers where they are and more.