Title: Optimizing Retail Performance in Plant-Based Foods: Effective Merchandising Strategies
Date: Wednesday, September 11 at Plant Based World Expo North America
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: PBW Pulse Theater, Javits Center NYC

Brought to you by SPINS, the leading data provider for the natural and plant-based food industry, this fire-side chat style discussion with Fresh Thyme Market will provide actionable insights for better merchandising plant-based products and increasing store revenue.

SPINS utilizes their proprietary “Retailer Scorecard” technology system to take a granule look at opportunity gaps for retailers seeking to improve performance in specific product categories. This session will take a practical look at the successes and growth areas in Fresh Thyme’s portfolio and offer suggestions for retailers to tap more deeply into the growing plant-based marketplace.

Session Description:

Join Jonathan Lawrence – VP of Center Store at Fresh Thyme Markets and Simon Cutts – Sr. Director of Retail Partnerships from SPINS, in a fireside chat concerning best practices in driving sales within plant-based categories. Fresh Thyme and SPINS have partnered together to optimize performance within plant-based foods and close the gap on revenue opportunities.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Lawrence: With over 25 years in the natural foods industry and a founding member of Fresh Thyme Market, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge in merchandising and retail strategies. His extensive experience spans across various roles, including developing the PlantFusion brand and aligning retail strategies at Sprouts. In his role, Jonathan oversees all elements of merchandising for Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Alcohol, Vitamins, Body Care and General Merchandise.
• Simon Cutts: Simon has over 30 years of experience in the grocery industry, holding leadership roles at Wild Oats, Foodland Supermarkets, and Fresh Thyme Markets. As Senior Director of Retail Partnerships at SPINS, Simon focuses on leveraging retail analytics to drive growth and efficiency in the plant-based sector.

What to Expect

Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

• Effective merchandising strategies for plant-based products.
• Leveraging data and analytics to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborative approaches to optimize retail performance.

This session is a must-attend for retailer buyers looking to stay ahead of global dietary trends and maximize their plant-based offerings.

For more information and to register, visit Plant Based World Expo.