I have always been an in-person kind of guy. I love mixing it up with buyers and sellers at ECRM sessions, and back in 2019, I actually participated in 48 of them across the U.S. and Europe. Then the pandemic hit, and the world went virtual. Yet I haven’t missed a beat. Not only have
CLEVELAND – ECRM said U.S. retailers will be able to make wholesale purchases directly from participating suppliers during its Global Market: Spring Buying Days, which takes place from March 28 through April 1, 2022. That will be possible because of a new capability launched by RangeMe. With more than 200,000 suppliers representing nearly 1 million
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. is expanding its supplier diversity program as part of an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the company said on Thursday. The company, which is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers, is hosting its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities
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 presentations and panel discussions
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is expanding its third Supplier Diversity event to include diverse-owned service providers, as well as retail-ready products for its shelves. The March 29-31 event will give diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer buyers and procurement teams. “Our supplier diversity efforts reach beyond just the
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 – 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 Farrar, CEO
KeySmart won the ECMR-MMR Buyers Choice Award for its MagConnect keychain during ECRM’s Automotive, Hardware, & ASOTV Program held earlier this month. FTI Brands was a finalist for its AutoERASERS, Instant Auto Detailing Sponge. The products were selected from dozens of entries submitted by participating suppliers. Buyers were able to evaluate each entry and cast
SAN DIEGO – Petco Health and Wellness Co., a complete partner in pet health and wellness, will host its first-ever Sustainability Vendor Summit on Sept. 22, 2021 as part of the company’s public commitment to increase its assortment of sustainable pet products to 50% by the end of 2025. The event, hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe, will connect
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. will host its third quarterly “Best of Local Brands” summit in September, the retailer said on Monday. The virtual event is intended to allow the regional grocery chain to discover new local brands that can expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 280 retail stores
CLEVELAND – Building on the success of its Global Market: Food & Beverage event in June, ECRM on Thursday announced plans for a massive virtual event this fall that will bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world across all major consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories. ECRM’s 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience will
SOLON, Ohio — Rite Aid will host its inaugural Clean, Green, and Better for You virtual product summit on July 29 to meet with product suppliers across food and beverage, health and beauty care, and general merchandise categories that support whole health and include clean ingredients. Erik Keptner “Providing a compelling selection of products that are