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MPG, ECRM and RangeMe name winners of the 2022 Diverse Supplier Accelerator Program

MPG, ECRM and RangeMe name winners of the 2022 Diverse Supplier Accelerator Program

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

MPG, ECRM announce finalists for diverse supplier program

MPG, ECRM announce finalists for diverse supplier program

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

ECRM’s Global Market adds wholesale purchasing capability

ECRM’s Global Market adds wholesale purchasing capability

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

Albertsons wooing diverse suppliers at summit

Albertsons wooing diverse suppliers at summit

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

ECRM to host diversity and sustainability events

ECRM to host diversity and sustainability events

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

Meijer expands third supplier diversity event

Meijer expands third supplier diversity event

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

ECRM’s Global Market Spring Buying Days returning

ECRM’s Global Market Spring Buying Days returning

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

ECRM’s Global Market: Fall Experience tops expectations

ECRM’s Global Market: Fall Experience tops expectations

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, FTI Brands win Buyers Choice Awards

KeySmart, FTI Brands win Buyers Choice Awards

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

Petco partners with ECRM, RangeMe on summit

Petco partners with ECRM, RangeMe on summit

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