Supermarket News Launches Game-Changing Grocery NEXT Event

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up! The grocery industry is about to get a MAJOR shakeup with the launch of Grocery NEXT by Supermarket News. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a revolution designed for retailers by retailers, bringing together operators, CPG companies, and technology solution providers to educate, innovate, and develop collaborative relationships. This is the event that will shape the future of grocery retail, and you don’t want to miss it!



Why is this event so crucial? Because the grocery industry is at a crossroads. Traditional silos between marketing, e-commerce, loyalty, and operations are crumbling as technology forces convergence. Retailers are navigating a complex landscape where retail media presents massive new revenue potential, loyalty must evolve from points to personalization, and unified commerce demands seamless experiences across in-store and digital. Grocery NEXT fills the void by offering a focused, actionable forum designed to break down barriers, accelerate innovation, and drive meaningful partnerships that shape the grocery experience of tomorrow.

Art Sebastian, founder and CEO of NexChapter and Grocery NEXT Chairman of the Board, puts it best: “Grocery retailers are standing at the crossroads of disruption and opportunity. With the rise of retail media, data-driven loyalty, and unified commerce, the industry needs a forum built for forward-thinkers—not status quo. Grocery NEXT is that space. We're bringing the best minds together to shape the next chapter in grocery retail—not five years from now, but right now.”

Grocery NEXT is more than just a three-day conference; it’s a year-round network focused on the fastest-growing segments in grocery. Attendees will find support from an elite panel of experts, the Grocery NEXT board, who will guide their educational journey. With more to come, the current board includes industry leaders like Justin Weinstein, CMO of Giant Eagle, and Charles McWeeney, VP of Technology, Digital, and Retail at Wakefern Food Corporation. This expert guidance ensures that the event remains relevant and impactful, providing attendees with valuable insights and strategies to navigate the rapidly changing grocery landscape.

Supermarket News, the leading voice in the grocery industry for more than 60 years, is behind this groundbreaking event. With an unrivaled industry reach and expertise, Supermarket News surpasses the competition by providing unmatched audience and engagement, innovative content offerings, on-the-ground industry coverage, dedicated technology leadership, and year-round engagement. Chloe Riley, executive editor of Supermarket News, states, “At Supermarket News, we’re dedicated to delivering the most insightful, relevant and timely coverage of the grocery industry. Our reach spans across the entire food retail landscape, from independents to major chains, providing decision-makers with the news and analysis they need to stay ahead.”

So, what are you waiting for? This is the event that will define the future of grocery retail. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the industry. Mark your calendars for September 10-12, 2025, at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, Ill. Grocery NEXT is where the future of grocery retail is being written, and you need to be there to write your own chapter. BOO-YAH!