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The NGA Show

Event Date: February 1, 2026
The NGA Show took place Feb. 1-3 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. The event brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning, networking and product discovery.
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John Ross, IGA President and CEO
John Ross, IGA President and CEO
John Ross, IGA President and CEO
John Ross, IGA President and CEO
John Ross, IGA President and CEO
John Ross, IGA President and CEO
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Stephanie Reid, The Shelby Report presenting the Woman of the Year award
Stephanie Reid, The Shelby Report presenting the Woman of the Year award
Heidi Huff in background while Stephanie Reid presents the winner of the WGA Woman of the Year
Heidi Huff in background while Stephanie Reid presents the winner of the WGA Woman of the Year
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Stephanie congratulation Kristin
Stephanie congratulation Kristin
Kristen Popp receiving the WGA Woman of the Year award
Kristen Popp receiving the WGA Woman of the Year award
Greg Ferrara, NGA, Stephanie Reid, The Shelby Report, Kristin Popp, Woodman's Food Markets. Heidi Huff, Alliance Retail Group
Greg Ferrara, NGA, Stephanie Reid, The Shelby Report, Kristin Popp, Woodman's Food Markets. Heidi Huff, Alliance Retail Group
Kristin Popp, Woodman's Food Markets, Inc. Winner of The WGA Woman of the Year Award.
Kristin Popp, Woodman's Food Markets, Inc. Winner of The WGA Woman of the Year Award.
Marvin Vines, Coca Cola Bottling
Marvin Vines, Coca Cola Bottling
Panel Discussion: Intro, Parag Shah, Think Blue: Michael Sansolo, Sansolo Solutions; Kristin Popp, Woodman's; Sheila Ebanks, Coca Cola; Greg Ferrara, NGA; Mike Stigers, Wakefern
Panel Discussion: Intro, Parag Shah, Think Blue: Michael Sansolo, Sansolo Solutions; Kristin Popp, Woodman's; Sheila Ebanks, Coca Cola; Greg Ferrara, NGA; Mike Stigers, Wakefern
Parag Shah, Think Blue
Parag Shah, Think Blue
Panel, Shaping the Shopper Journey; AI's Role in the future of Supermarkets
Panel, Shaping the Shopper Journey; AI's Role in the future of Supermarkets
Kristin Popp, Woodman's
Kristin Popp, Woodman's
Greg Ferrara, NGA
Greg Ferrara, NGA
Parag Shah, Think Blue
Parag Shah, Think Blue
Mike Stigers, Wakefern
Mike Stigers, Wakefern
Sheila Ebanks, Coca Cola
Sheila Ebanks, Coca Cola
Panel: Topic, Engagement that lasts; Evolving Your Marketing Mix for Today's Shopper. Samantha Johnston, Clarks Market; Rebecca Reichardt,  Nugget Markets , Elise Kunkel, Spartan Nash'; Matt Corbin, Lowes
Panel: Topic, Engagement that lasts; Evolving Your Marketing Mix for Today's Shopper. Samantha Johnston, Clarks Market; Rebecca Reichardt, Nugget Markets , Elise Kunkel, Spartan Nash'; Matt Corbin, Lowes
Robert Graybill, FMS Solutions
Robert Graybill, FMS Solutions
Financial Trends and INsights for Independent Grocers, with Robert Graybill, FMS Solutions
Financial Trends and INsights for Independent Grocers, with Robert Graybill, FMS Solutions
Workshop, Help Wanted: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow. Panel: Christine Curtis, C&S Wholesale, Shannon Clark, Houchens, Desiree Olivero Wakefern; Karla Ash, Gelsons
Workshop, Help Wanted: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow. Panel: Christine Curtis, C&S Wholesale, Shannon Clark, Houchens, Desiree Olivero Wakefern; Karla Ash, Gelsons
Samantha Johnston, Clarks Market, Rebecca Reichardt, Nugget Mkts; Elise Kunkel, Spartan Nash, Matt Corbin Lowe's Markets.. Panel Topic: Engagement that Lasts: Evolving your Marketing Mix for Today's Shopper
Samantha Johnston, Clarks Market, Rebecca Reichardt, Nugget Mkts; Elise Kunkel, Spartan Nash, Matt Corbin Lowe's Markets.. Panel Topic: Engagement that Lasts: Evolving your Marketing Mix for Today's Shopper
Matt Corbin, Lowe's Markets
Matt Corbin, Lowe's Markets
Bob Reeves, Shelby Publishing with Galen Karlan-Mason, president/CEO Greenchoice PBC, San Diego, CA
Bob Reeves, Shelby Publishing with Galen Karlan-Mason, president/CEO Greenchoice PBC, San Diego, CA
MGM Grand was a great location for NGA this year.
MGM Grand was a great location for NGA this year.
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Greg Ferrara, NGA President and CEO
Greg Ferrara, NGA President and CEO
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Dion Longtin, Founder Lightning Dog, Bloominton, MN
Dion Longtin, Founder Lightning Dog, Bloominton, MN
Thomas Denning, Neil Fried, Matthew Carithers, ECOatm, San Diego CA
Thomas Denning, Neil Fried, Matthew Carithers, ECOatm, San Diego CA
Sean Turner, Swiftly, Topic:The New Economics of the ?Digital Circular: How Grocers are Turning Weekly Ads into Performance Media.
Sean Turner, Swiftly, Topic:The New Economics of the ?Digital Circular: How Grocers are Turning Weekly Ads into Performance Media.
Sean Turner, Swiftly CEO
Sean Turner, Swiftly CEO
Sean Turner, Swiftly CEO
Sean Turner, Swiftly CEO
Zachary Kennedy, Director of Retail Relations, Superfridge with LeeAnn Taylor VP of Sales, Superfridge
Zachary Kennedy, Director of Retail Relations, Superfridge with LeeAnn Taylor VP of Sales, Superfridge
Thao Nguyen, Derick Kermendy, Maya Blackburn, Andrew , Courtney Paterson, Bethany Matthews, Merrick Rosner, Instacart
Thao Nguyen, Derick Kermendy, Maya Blackburn, Andrew , Courtney Paterson, Bethany Matthews, Merrick Rosner, Instacart
Greta Wallgren, Cherie Brown, Jessica Maniscalco, SPINS Chicago IL
Greta Wallgren, Cherie Brown, Jessica Maniscalco, SPINS Chicago IL
Rick Engels, Roland Figueredo, Shaun Londahl, King Retail Solutions, Eugene OR
Rick Engels, Roland Figueredo, Shaun Londahl, King Retail Solutions, Eugene OR
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Maggie Kaeppel, Shelby Publishing; David Fernbacher, Mike Declouet, Tim S. Designer Greetings Edison, NJ
Maggie Kaeppel, Shelby Publishing; David Fernbacher, Mike Declouet, Tim S. Designer Greetings Edison, NJ
Matt Zapczynski, Patrick Mills, Ross Johnson, Idaho Potato Commission
Matt Zapczynski, Patrick Mills, Ross Johnson, Idaho Potato Commission
Jim Christensen, Julie Wilt, Rust Oleum-Star Brands Cleaning, Vernon Hills NY
Jim Christensen, Julie Wilt, Rust Oleum-Star Brands Cleaning, Vernon Hills NY
Optimus Pro Robot
Optimus Pro Robot
Optimus Pro Robot
Optimus Pro Robot
Victor Calixto, Yangcheng Shen, Hector Rafael Negron, Optimus Business Transformation, Doral FL
Victor Calixto, Yangcheng Shen, Hector Rafael Negron, Optimus Business Transformation, Doral FL
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David Keathley, Charlie Everson, Justin Compton, Robert Graybill, Jon Cline, Tim Parks, Tanner Clements, FMS Solutions
David Keathley, Charlie Everson, Justin Compton, Robert Graybill, Jon Cline, Tim Parks, Tanner Clements, FMS Solutions
Tim Jennings, Sebastian Landaverde, Mary Callis, Roth's Fresh Markets Salem OR
Tim Jennings, Sebastian Landaverde, Mary Callis, Roth's Fresh Markets Salem OR
Edward Namur, Joshua Coker, Fujitsu, Irvine CA
Edward Namur, Joshua Coker, Fujitsu, Irvine CA
Chris Muttart, RX Music
Chris Muttart, RX Music
Jonathan Keffer-Smith, Wellness Matts, Troy, MI
Jonathan Keffer-Smith, Wellness Matts, Troy, MI
Daniel Flocamo, ODOO Inc, Buffalo NY
Daniel Flocamo, ODOO Inc, Buffalo NY
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Brooks Augustine, Nay Ballard, Barbra Chase, Simbe , Burlingame, CA
Brooks Augustine, Nay Ballard, Barbra Chase, Simbe , Burlingame, CA
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