August 4, 2022 by MMR
8 Myles Inc., Busy Baby LLC, ECRM, Market Performance Group (MPG), RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
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
July 6, 2022 by MMR
Diverse Supplier Development Program, ECRM, MPG, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
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
July 5, 2022 by MMR
“Best of Local Brands”, ECRM, Hy-Vee, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. said it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September. The aim is to expand and enhance the product offerings at Hy-Vee’s more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands
April 18, 2022 by Joseph Tarnowski
ECRM, Joseph Tarnowski
2022, Issue 04-18-2022, Issues
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
February 23, 2022 by MMR
ECRM, Global Market: Spring Buying Days, Greg Farrar, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
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
February 3, 2022 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., ECRM, Jonathan Mayes, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
February 1, 2022 by MMR
corporate social responsibility, Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative, ECRM
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
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
January 24, 2022 by MMR
ECRM, Meijer, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
January 11, 2022 by MMR
ECRM, ECRM Connect, RangeMe, Spring, Spring Buying Days
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
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
December 1, 2021 by MMR
2021 Global Market: Fall Experience, ECRM, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
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
August 9, 2021 by Karissa Burdon
ECMR-MMR Buyers Choice Award, ECRM, Tony Giovanini
Leading Headlines, Supplier News, Uncategorized
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
July 29, 2021 by MMR
ECRM, Petco, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
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