Institute Awards Mark your calendar for Path to Purchase Institute awards programs for 2026. Sobeys to Unpack the New Value Equation for Shoppers at RMS Canada Avie Leang-Lorenzo, VP of merchandising solutions and business intelligence, will explore how Canadians are redefining what “worth it” means in today's environment. Inside Save Mart's Marketing Transformation VP of marketing Andy Comer details a value-driven reset spanning store formats, digital strategy and community connection. Vanguard Cos. Appoints Chad Burghart as Creative Services Director Burghart brings extensive experience across point-of-purchase displays, corrugated materials and packaging innovation. AI Reshaping CMO Role — and Giving Midsize Brands Like Bush Brothers an Edge Industry leaders argue the future of growth depends on connecting marketing, supply chain and finance inside unified AI planning systems. Kroger Unveils Most Comprehensive Digital App Refresh to Date The new experience was designed to be food-forward, simplified and customer-centric. Sobeys Appoints Pierre St-Laurent President, CEO St-Laurent succeeds Michael Medline, who announced plans to retire earlier this year. Loblaw Advance Names Leanne Gibson as New Retail Media Leader Leanne Gibson has held roles with Spotify, Walmart Connect, Twitter, Meta and Yahoo. Peq Names Ben Flaccus Chief Growth Officer Flaccus will lead efforts to expand adoption of Peq’s omnicommerce performance platform. 2025 Women of Excellence Profiles: Industry Impact Read about Industry Impact winners Tammy Ackerman, Barbara Connors, Cristina Costa, Asli Karacula, Jessica McWade and Jennifer Peters. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
