Last updated on September 14th, 2022
IRI has announced new thought leadership programs for the upcoming weeks in its latest version of Next Week Now, a compilation of activities, announcements and events.
Upcoming IRI thought leadership activity includes:
- CPG Growth Leaders Webinar – IRI’s Krishnakumar “KK” Davey and Cara Loeys, along with Boston Consulting Group, will present findings from IRI’s 10th annual growth leaders study in this webinar on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. CT. The study, which examines the growth performance of more than 400 public and private CPG companies selling across CPG retail channels, reveals what sets today’s fastest-growing CPG companies apart and what the key drivers of growth will be in 2022. The authors of the report will also host a panel discussion with senior executives from three of the leading large manufacturers – PepsiCo, Reckitt and Unilever – to share insights on their 2021 performance and perspectives on growth strategies looking ahead. Register here.
- IDDBA Webinar Series: COVID-19 Impact Report Review – IDDBA industry members have experienced disruptive business impacts throughout the pandemic that necessitate actionable insights and solutions. During this webinar at 11 a.m CT on Feb. 17., IRI’s Jonna Parker and 210 Analytics’ Anne-Marie Roerink will share updates and insights from the latest report on the impacts of COVID-19, focused specifically on the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli cheese and deli-prepared sectors. Register here.
- AFFI-CON – The frozen food category has been a growth driver for years and COVID-19 proved to be the great accelerator. To help frozen food companies stay ahead of the curve, IRI’s Sally Lyons Wyatt will share retail-based consumer sales trends, identify outperforming segments and uncover vulnerabilities during her “Industry Spotlight: State of the Frozen Food Industry; Spotlight on Frozen Produce” session at 7:30 a.m. CT on Feb. 21. She also will provide insights to the various roles frozen foods play to meet consumers’ needs and opportunities to capture even more growth. Register here.
- Convenience Retailing University – As consumers begin to return to a post-COVID-19 normal, the lineup of products available to quench thirst, fuel snacking needs and provide a hassle-free quick trip make center store vitally important to drive growth. Join IRI’s Larry Levin as he brings to life the impact driving growth in center sales, the effect it has on the channel and how innovation enhances sales potential during his breakout session, “The Center is the Core of Growth in Our Channel,” at 3 p.m. CT on Feb.24. Register here.
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