Save money, time, and space in everything from your freezer section to curbside pickup with Phononic. Patrick McCullough talks with Sean Kosednar about all the different easy ways Phononic can help your store on this week's Grocer Pod.  

Learn all about the Save-a-Label program from AWG Brands this week as Rachel Corkill joins Sean Kosednar in studio. They talk about how retailers can raise money for local charities simply by collecting AWG Brand labels.

On this week's Grocer Pod, Sean Kosednar is joined in the studio by Omnichannel Marketing Supervisor Carissa Teschner. They discuss AWG's social media program and how it can help member retailers.   

This week Jeremy Butcher, from AWG's Retailer Marketing Network, joins Sean Kosednar in studio to talk about digital coupons and all the advantages they have over clipping paper versions.

Sean Kosednar was on location at VMC's 2023 show. He caught up with promotional manager, Jessica Wetzig. 

Grocer Pod is dropping a couple of days early this week! AWG Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Support Officer Emile Breaux talks with Sean Kosednar about the 2023 AWG Member Survey.  Member Surveys went out on July 31 and is open until August 14. If you haven't seen the email please contact your DM. 

Sean Kosednar, is joined by not one, but two guests this week. First Sean talks with Carey Berger, President of Business Service Resource Group, about his role in AWG’s transition planning resource, Crossroads. The two discuss all of the different factors that come into play during transition planning. Then AWG eComm Specialist, Conor Middleton, joins to talk about eComm's new name with the same great services.

On this week's Grocer Pod, Sean Kosednar is joined in studio by a trio of sourcing managers from AWG Brands. The four of them discuss how AWG brands finds their products. 

The VMC show is right around the corner! Jeni Ganzman joins Sean Kosednar this week on Grocer Pod to talk all about it. Register for the 2023 VMC Show here.

This week, Sean Kosednar is joined by Tye Anthony. The two of them talk all about how AWG members can be utilizing the Value Proposition Toolbox. 

This week, Sean Kosednar joined with Daymon Senior Director, Emma Bryan, to explain Daymon’s important partnership with AWG Brands. AWG Brands are supported by a third-party agency called Daymon. Daymon brings expertise in supplier relations, label design and management, web development, creative services, strategic advisory, and more. Many of the Daymon team members are in-house at AWG and work side-by-side with Category Management to represent AWG Brands

AWG's Vice-President of Meat & Seafood, Heather DeLuca joins Sean Kosednar to talk summer grilling, holiday ordering, and everything else going on in the meat department.

Sean Kosednar is joined in the studio by AWG's Executive Vice-President of Distribution and Logistics, Richard Kearns. They talk about the newly opened All-In-One warehouse facility for the Midsouth Division. Learn how this first of its kind in North America will benefit AWG member retailers. 

Matt Cole from Storewise joins Sean Kosednar in the studio this week. Storewise is all about helping independent grocers save time and money through automating back office tasks. 

Emily Detwiler is the new AWG Brands Executive Director. Prior to this role Emily was the Executive Director of Category Management and Execution here at AWG. She joins Sean Kosednar in studio to talk about where AWG Brands is today as well as opportunities for growth in the future. 

This week Sean Kosednar is joined by Colleen Jensen Senior Channel Manager from SES Immagotag and Jill Moline, AWG retailers with four stores Nebraska and Colorado to discuss Electronic Shelf Labels. Jill has recently been installing ESLs in her stores and has loved the results. 

Chief Information Officer Shelly Moore joins Sean Kosednar this week on Grocer Pod. The two talk about the ongoing Convergence project. They specifically get into how retailers and AWG as a co-op can leverage data to help member retailers' businesses. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   

Sean Kosednar sits down with Kate Favrow from AWG Brands. The two breakdown the differences between the different AWG Brands and how they position themselves. AWG Brands is a huge topic and this episode is a great introduction. 

This week Sean Kosednar is joined by Scott Klososky. Scott is the founding partner of Future Point of View, producer of the podcast "The Digital Optimist." Scott spoke at last month's Innovation Showcase. Sean and Scott talk about how AWG members can harness technology as they look to the future.

Grocer Pod is back! Sean Kosednar is at the Innovation Showcase catching up with a whole host of AWG members and Vendors. The interviews were recorded from the show floor so you will be able to hear the buzz from the crowds along with the conversation. It's the next best thing from actually being there. 

David Smith is joined by Mike Beal, CFO Ball's Food Stores. They discuss the SNAP program and how your stores and your community can benefit from it. 

On the latest episode of Grocer Pod AWG President & CEO David Smith talks with Nick Nickitas from Rosie. You need to be offering ecommerce to your customers in 2022. This conversation shows you how you can get started, and it also has tips for retailers already offering online shopping.

We are back. We snuck into one of the education sessions durring the Innovation Showcase in March. Todd Linksy of the Todd-versations podcast hosted a conversation with Tommy Short about how to perform under pressure. 

Don't miss Grocer Pod's last show from the 2021 Innovation Showcase. AWG President and CEO David Smith is joined by AWG VP Sales, Support & Solutions Stacy Bowen and StoreWise President and CEO Chris Greco. The three talk about all the ways StoreWise can help your business be more profitable.  You can see all the previous content from the Showcase at awgshows.com

We have another episode from the Innovation Showcase. This time AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Red Sun's Carlos Visconti.  Don't miss any other content from the 2021 Innovation Showcase at awgshows.com

As the second week of the 2021 Innovation Showcase wraps up AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Proctor & Gamble's Tina Fanning.  Visit awgshows.com to see all the Innovation Showcase content from the last two weeks. 

Today David Smith talks with Roy Hall from Conagra Foods. Roy is a business development manager in the frozen category. They are going to talk all about how to grow the single and multiserve category. Find all the 2021 Innovation Showcase content at www.awgshows.com

The 2021 Innovation Showcase kicks off this week. Grocer Pod will have multiple episodes over the next three weeks. Today AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Shaw Burcham PFS Brands' President and CEO.   Go to awgshows.com to see all of the great content from the Innovation Showcase.

Our first video pod! AWG President and CEO meets with Doug Madenberg and Brian Numainville to the 2020 Grocery Shopping Study. View the video presentation here. 

AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with VMC's VP of Pharmacy Bob Pessel. The two discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and how pharmacies can help in the distribution. 

AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Chris Jones from National Grocers' Association about what the Biden administration and Democrat-controlled congress means for independent grocers. 

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Kim Eskew from Harp's Foods.

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Vice President of Deli, Bakery, and Prepared foods Dan Koch. 

Sean turns the tables and Interviews AWG President and CEO David Smith along with COO Dan Funk about the recent AWG Members Survey. 

We are back for the first show of 2021. AWG President and CEO talks with SVP of Merchandising Tye Anthony about how 2020 ended and what AWG Members can expect in 2021.

This week David Smith has three conversations with retailers from our Norfolk Division. Hear from Justin Luther, Rich Risewick, and Shannon McCord. 

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talked with Paul Adams and Carey Berger about succession planning. 

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Joe Koppeis and his team. Joe operates two stores in Illinois. Having a small team gives him a unique perspective that we wanted to highlight on Grocer Pod. Learn about adding Freshop as an online shopping platform, digital coupons, and special merchandising events that bring the community together.  

This week AWG President and CEO David smith sits down with Leslie Sarasin, FMI President and CEO. You won't want to miss all the helpful insights Leslie provides. 

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith sits down with Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch. Gary updates us on the financial landscape for AWG and its members. He also has good advice for both the short and long-term future.

Grocer Pod is back after a short break. AWG President & CEO David Smith talks with Chief Human Resource Officer Patrick Reeves. They discuss the current state of workers. Pat also has advice for what AWG members can do to be more attractive to potential new hires. 

David Smith talks with EVP Jeff Pedersen about everything AWG has been doing to assist members during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jan Sokol, from G.O.T. Systems, makes her return to Grocer Pod. This week she joins AWG President and CEO David Smith. The two talk about all the new programs G.O.T. has, and how they can save AWG Members money. 

This week's show kicks off with a conversation with Adam Salus about Pharmacy. There is obviously, lots to talk about when it comes to healthcare. Then AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Michael Sansolo in a wide ranging interview about the grocery industry.  Register for the Virtual Innovation Showcase and the 2020 Fall VMC Show at www.awgshows.com  

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith is joined by Chris Jones from National Grocers Association. Chris gives an updated on NGA's legislative efforts as well as what AWG members can expect in the proposed Corona Virus Relief bill. 

AWG President & CEO David Smith talks with Doug Madenberg and Brian Numainville from Retail Feedback Group. They discuss the group's 2020 report on Online and Instore Grocery Shopping. 

This week AWG President and CEO David Smith sits down with Kevin Coupe for a wide ranging conversation about the grocery landscape. 

This is a big week of content for Grocer Pod. First, this episode features David Smith talking with Kevin Horrell and Jana Davis from Acosta. They dive deep into the numbers from the last few months, and then they tell you what those numbers mean for your business going forward.  You can register for the Virtual Innovation Showcase by going to awgshows.com/login. Watch the Live show Tuesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. CT.