Amazon, Whole Foods Execs Co-host 'Meet the Retailer' Session

PLMA’s latest presentation of its Lunch and Learn “Meet the Retailer” series will be held on Oct. 26 and offers an exclusive look into the future of grocery shopping.

Four speakers from Amazon Private Brands and Whole Foods Market will share their omnichannel grocery strategy while introducing their private brand portfolios and collective priorities. The team will give valuable insights on how private label suppliers can better understand and partner with Amazon and WFM private brands in the future.

The speakers will include:

Rachel Bukowski, Ph.D. Senior Team Leader – Product Development of Whole Foods Market. Bukowski has cultivated her passion for trends, wellness, and customer centric product development efforts of all 365 by Whole Foods Market and Whole Foods Market branded product.

Megan Sparks is a Senior Director of Sourcing and Product Development for Exclusive Brands at Whole Foods Market residing over the ambient categories. Prior to joining Whole Foods, Sparks led the Convenience & Drug sales teams at Chobani and served as the National Account Manager for 7-Eleven.

Lauren Taggart is the Senior Manager, Product Management and Product Leader of Center Store categories (Frozen, Center Store Essentials, Snacks, Beverages, Alcohol) for Amazon Fresh Private Brands She is also responsible for the overall sustainability efforts for Amazon Fresh Private Brands.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear them share their omnichannel strategy and collective priorities for Walmart’s private brand health and wellness portfolio of products. If you are interested in attendingplease click here or call (212) 972-3131 or email info@plma.com for more information.