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Harvest Incremental Sales from your Floral Department from 2023-11-29T18:00
No store is too small to have a floral department. Kansas City's floral specialist, Shannon Gatton, joins Sean Kosednar in the studio for this week's Grocer Pod. She has tips for established dep...
ListenMeet the Mind Behind AWG Brands Award Winning Label Design from 2023-11-15T18:00
IGA President John Ross Talks Marketing from 2023-11-13T15:48
IGA President and CEO John Ross is this week's guest on Grocer Pod. Sean Kosednar asks John how independent grocer can better market their stores. They also discuss the current state of the ind...
ListenNew products from Yoplait! from 2023-11-01T17:00
Sarah Peck and Matt Amendola, from General Mills, talk with Sean Kosednar on this week's Grocer Pod. They are introducing Yoplait Protein, a high protein low sugar addition to the yogurt categor...
ListenCompeting in the Digital Landscape with Logan Bayless from 2023-10-25T17:00
ECommerce Manager Logan Bayless joins Sean Kosednar in the studio on this week's Grocer Pod. Bayless details what AWG Retailers should be doing to succeed in digital.
ListenAWG Brands Sales Team from 2023-10-18T17:00
Senior Regional Sales Manager for AWG Brands, Jana Lagis, joins Sean Kosednar in the studio on this episode of Grocer Pod. Lagis has merchandising suggestions for the fourth quarter of the year,...
ListenVMC Pharmacy from 2023-10-04T17:00
Learn all about the 2024 change to DIR fees from VMC's pharmacy financial analyst Erica Fett. There are things your pharmacy can do to offset the changes and thrive moving forward.
ListenShelly Dean from 2023-09-28T13:37
AWG's Food Safety Director, Shelly Dean joins Sean Kosednar in studio for this week's Grocer Pod. They tackle both AWG's plan for increased sustainability as well as their work to maintain the h...
ListenTimeForge from 2023-09-20T17:00
Audrey Hogan, COO of TimeForge, is Sean Kosednar's guest this week on Grocer Pod. The two talk about all the ways AWG m...
ListenSave-a-Label with Rachel Corkill from 2023-09-06T17:00
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 co...
ListenSocial Media with Carissa Teschner from 2023-08-30T17:00
Digital Coupons with Jeremy Butcher from 2023-08-23T17:00
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.
ListenVMC Show 2023 from 2023-08-16T17:00
Sean Kosednar was on location at VMC's 2023 show. He caught up with promotional manager, Jessica Wetzig.
ListenEpisode 70 from 2023-08-07T16:50
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.
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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 resou...
ListenEpisode 68 from 2023-07-26T17:00
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.
ListenEpisode 67 from 2023-07-19T17:00
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....
ListenEpisode 66 from 2023-07-12T17:00
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.
ListenEpisode 65 from 2023-07-05T17:00
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...
ListenEpisode 64 from 2023-06-28T17:00
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.
ListenEpisode 63 from 2023-06-21T17:00
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 Mids...
ListenEpisode 62 from 2023-05-31T17:00
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.
ListenEpisode 61 from 2023-05-24T17:00
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 ...
ListenEpisode 60 from 2023-05-17T17:00
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 La...
ListenEpisode 59 from 2023-05-10T17:00
Episode 58 from 2023-05-03T17:00
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...
ListenEpisode 57 from 2023-04-26T17:00
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...
ListenEpisode 56 from 2023-04-11T12:54
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 ...
ListenEpisode 55 from 2022-07-14T17:00
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.
ListenEpisode 54 from 2022-05-12T16:59:26
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...
ListenTodd Linksy from 2022-04-13T14:37:01
We are back. We snuck into one of the education sessions durring the Innovation Showcase in March. Todd Linksy of the Listen
Innovation Showcase 2021 - Storewise from 2021-07-21T21:30
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 ...
ListenInnovation Showcase 2021 - Red Sun from 2021-07-18T21:30
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 Innovat...
ListenInnovation Showcase 2021 - Proctor&Gamble from 2021-07-16T21:30
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...
ListenInnovation Showcase 2021 - Conagra from 2021-07-09T21:30
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 cat...
ListenInnovation Showcase 2021 - PFS Brands from 2021-07-05T21:00
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' Pr...
ListenEpisode 53 from 2021-02-17T19:00
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 Listen
Episode 52 from 2021-02-10T19:00
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.
ListenEpisode 51 from 2021-02-03T19:00
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.
ListenEpisode 50 from 2021-01-27T19:00
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Kim Eskew from Harp's Foods.
ListenEpisode 49 from 2021-01-20T19:00
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Vice President of Deli, Bakery, and Prepared foods Dan Koch.
ListenEpisode 48 from 2021-01-15T18:00
Sean turns the tables and Interviews AWG President and CEO David Smith along with COO Dan Funk about the recent AWG Members Survey.
ListenEpisode 47 from 2021-01-06T19:00
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.
ListenEpisode 46 from 2020-11-11T19:00
This week David Smith has three conversations with retailers from our Norfolk Division. Hear from Justin Luther, Rich Risewick, and Shannon McCord.
ListenEpisode 45 from 2020-11-04T19:00
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talked with Paul Adams and Carey Berger about succession planning.
ListenEpisode 44 from 2020-10-14T18:00
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 highlig...
ListenEpisode 43 from 2020-10-07T18:00
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.
ListenEpisode 42 from 2020-09-30T18:00
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...
ListenEpisode 41 from 2020-09-22T14:30:48
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...
ListenEpisode 40 from 2020-08-26T18:24:35
David Smith talks with EVP Jeff Pedersen about everything AWG has been doing to assist members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ListenEpisode 39 from 2020-08-18T16:55:05
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 A...
ListenEpisode 38 from 2020-08-12T12:35:37
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 wi...
ListenEpisode 37 from 2020-08-07T13:26:09
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...
ListenEpisode 36 from 2020-07-28T20:38:52
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.
ListenEpisode 35 from 2020-07-22T21:18:19
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith sits down with Kevin Coupe for a wide ranging conversation about the grocery landscape.
ListenEpisode 34 from 2020-07-14T14:49:14
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 mo...
ListenEpisode 33 from 2020-07-09T19:22:54
This week David Smith spoke with Dale Farley and Kevin Ergenbright. Both men have long histories in the grocery industry. They talked about what allowed each of them to outpace their ...
ListenEpisode 32 from 2020-06-17T16:45:58
We are back after a week off! Tom Jamieson and Tye Anothy join AWG President and CEO David Smith this week. It will be impossible to not be fired up after these conversations.
ListenEpisode 31 from 2020-06-03T21:57:21
There is so much to talk about around AWG and VMC this week. First Sean Kosednar talks with VMC leadership about how they have been getting on over the last few months as well as what they have ...
ListenEpisode 30 from 2020-05-27T18:01:10
David Smith called this episode a Grocery Retail Master Class. First the AWG President & CEO talks with Jeff Woods and Frank Archer. Then David is joined by Carly Whorton who has implemented som...
ListenEpisode 29 from 2020-05-20T14:36:14
Only one guest this week, but wow is it a good one. Scott McKenzie from Nielsen. AWG has been working with Nielsen to see how AWG retailers compare to similar retailers across the country. Niels...
ListenEpisode 28 from 2020-05-13T17:00
AWG President & CEO, David Smith is back for another edition of Retailer Rundown. This time there is a twist. James Neumann and Jim Zyrowski are the first two conversations. Learn why it is so i...
ListenEpisode 27 from 2020-05-06T18:09:11
Sean Kosednar spoke with Adam Salus about pharmacy departments. And then AWG President and CEO David Smith returned for Retailer Rundown. David talked to Dale Trahan, Ben Dishman, and Scott Schm...
ListenEpisode 26 from 2020-04-29T16:00:20
This might be the best edition of Retailer Rundown yet. AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Pat Raybould and Mark Griffin about all the great things they are doing for their...
ListenEpisode 25 from 2020-04-22T17:12:32
Retailer Rundown is back for its third week. AWG President David SMith and CEO talks with Steve Edwards, Jeff Strack, and Jim Brown. This week the conversations focus on what the three men have ...
ListenEpisode 24 from 2020-04-15T18:00:57
AWG President and CEO David Smith joins Grocer Pod for the second installment of Retailer Rundown. This time David asks Kim Eskew, Jimmy Nichols, and Rick James about where they plan to take the...
ListenEpisode 23 from 2020-04-13T16:29:25
We are debuting a new segment on Grocer Pod – Retailer Rundown with David Smith. That's right, the the AWG President and CEO joins the show to talk to some retailers about how they are handling ...
ListenEpisode 22 from 2020-02-03T18:00
On this month's Grocer Pod, Sean Kosednar sits down with Joel Riggs to talk about all the different s...
ListenEpisode 21 from 2020-01-02T17:31:23
In the first Grocer Pod of 2020 Sean Kosednar talks with Dr. Megan Konar about "The First Map...
ListenEpisode 20 from 2019-12-02T18:00
On this month's episode Sean talks store renovations with Jim and Courtney Brown. They recently finished a renovation of their store in Bixby, OK. Then Ca...
ListenEpisode 19 from 2019-11-01T22:00
On this month's episode of Grocer Pod, Sean Kosednar talks with José de Jésus from the National Pork Board about a new study on Listen
Episode 18 from 2019-09-16T14:03:58
This month's episode features a conversation about pharmacies with Adam Salus. Then Sean Kosednar talks with Listen
Episode 17 from 2019-08-01T13:37:17
Grocer Pod is back at the VMC Show this month. First, Stan McClintock from FMS shares the result...
ListenEpisode 16 from 2019-06-03T17:00
On this month's show we are talking Shelf Stable Juice with Brian Adams (2:53). Followed by Melissa Davis discussing the new look Learning and Development department (8:36). Finally, Jessica Mag...
ListenEpisode 15 from 2019-05-01T16:28:06
This month is all about the Compete magazine. The latest issue dives into digital marketing. Sean sits down with three authors. First up is Lisa Nelson to talk about websites (4:43). Then Morgan...
ListenEpisode 14 from 2019-04-01T13:56:24
We are at the Innovation Showcase this month. The show was great. There was no way to talk to all the amazing vendors. We did talk to Melanie Greben from Conagra Brands about snacking (:54), Pat...
Listen2019 Innovation Showcase Preview from 2019-03-13T15:07:16
The Innovation Showcase is March 25-27 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. Sean sits down with Kurt Kloeblen to preview the show. Visit awgsho...
ListenEpisode 13 from 2019-02-25T06:00
Grocer Pod is back at the VMC show. This episode was recorded on the show floor so there is some background noise. It makes you feel like you were there. First up is David Krueger National Sales...
ListenEpisode 12 from 2019-01-30T21:25:35
On this month's episode Sean talks New Year's resolutions. He also sits down with Jeni Ganzman and Cara Mahon to talk about the upcoming VMC show.
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Episode 11 from 2018-11-12T15:07:43
On this month's show, we talk to Michael Barber about email marketing and what you can do th...
ListenEpisode 10 from 2018-10-04T19:03:24
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard that AWG launched StoreFront recently. AWG members are wondering what this means for them...
ListenEpisode 6 from 2018-03-30T20:02:39
Lots of interviews from AWG Showcase:
Eric Qualman (0:37) - Digital Leadership
Polly Schau, Wells Enterprises (8:05) - Ice Cream