Agenda
The three-day Independent Retailer Conference is filled with events. As we work on finalizing all the details, we encourage you to check back frequently for updates.
Tuesday, March 27
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration in the Premier Pre-Function Area (MGM)
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in the Premier Ballroom (MGM)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Specialty, Non-Foods, Seasonal & Services Floor Open in the Premier Ballroom (MGM)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Premier Ballroom (MGM)
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Retailer & Supplier Excellence Awards Cocktail Reception in the Grand Pequot Ballroom (Foxwoods)
7:00 p.m. - Until
Retailer & Supplier Excellence Awards in the Grand Pequot Ballroom (Foxwoods)
Wednesday, March 28
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration in the Premier Pre-Function Area (MGM)
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast in the Premier Pre-Function Area (MGM)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Specialty, Non-Foods, Seasonal & Services Floor Open in the Premier Ballroom (MGM)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Perishable Floor Open in the Celebrity Ballroom (MGM)
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meat Seminar: Urner Barry - "Know the Future, Before it Arrives" in Bravo AB (MGM)
11:00 a.m. - 11: 45 a.m.
Seafood Seminar: Sustainable Seafood - Keynote Speaker: Dick Jones in Bravo AB (MGM)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Premier Ballroom (MGM)
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meat Seminar: Certified Angus Beef - "Extra Profits Through Shadow Marketing" in Bravo AB (MGM)
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meat Seminar: Schlotterbeck and Foss - "Reaping the Benefits of Marinated Meats" in Bravo AB (MGM)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Perishable Reception at High Rollers Luxury Lanes (Foxwoods)
Thursday, March 29
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration in the Celebrity Pre-Function Area (MGM)
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast in the Celebrity Pre-Function Area (MGM)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Perishable Trade Show Floor Open in Celebrity Ballroom (MGM)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Celebrity Pre-Function Area (MGM)
