From Aisle to AI: Industry leaders tackle GLP-1, retail media and AI-powered shopping trips at Groceryshop 2026

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Groceryshop, September 22 - 24 2026, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas GNWArticle contentLeaders from Instacart, Unilever, Kroger, and DoorDash, along with Once Upon a Farm co-founder Jennifer Garner, are among 150+ confirmed speakers at the world’s only ecosystem event for everyday retail + Timbaland headlines Groceryshop’s Beach PartySign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentNEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-powered shopping, retail media’s next phase of growth and the GLP-1-driven shift in consumer demand will dominate the agenda at Groceryshop 2026, taking place 22-24 September at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, with a focus on real operator experience over speculation to spur innovation and growth.

Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentSenior leaders from Instacart, Unilever Wellbeing, Kroger, DoorDash, Once Upon a Farm, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Mercado Libre, Dollar General and Diageo are among more than 150 confirmed speakers, joined by executives across grocery, mass, club, drug, dollar, convenience, pharmacy and CPG brands.

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Browse here.Article contentThe event will bring together more than 4,000 retail professionals – one in three at C-suite level – spanning retailers, brands, technology providers, investors, and startups from over 50 countries.Article contentFor brands and businesses navigating an increasingly fragmented consumer landscape, it represents a rare opportunity to connect with decision-makers across commerce, technology, and brand strategy, all in one place.

Article contentLast year, more than 30,000 co-matched business meetings were facilitated through its ‘Meetup’ programme, cementing Groceryshop’s reputation as one of the world’s most efficient retail networking event. Attendees can expect the same density of high-value connection in just three days.Article contentRocquan Lucas, VP of Content at Groceryshop, said: “Shopping baskets in grocery, convenience, dollar and drug channels are being reshaped at once – by AI, GLP-1, and retail media.

Leaders rarely get the chance to compare notes with a peer solving the same problem in a different channel or country. That’s what Groceryshop is built for – zeroing in on the decisions leaders must make right now to cut costs, grow market share, expand margins, deliver standout shopping experiences, and finalize their strategy for 2027.”Article contentArticle contentMust-see keynotes include:Article contentChris Rogers, CEO, Instacart // Rogers will share how Instacart is building a more intuitive shopping experience for consumers, and how AI, retail media and technology can be leveraged by retailer and brand organizations to unlock new growth.

Jostein Solheim, CEO, Unilever Wellbeing // Solheim oversees a roster of science-backed acquired companies including Liquid I.V., OLLY, Nutrafol and Grüns – which Unilever has grown into a $2.

5+ billion global business. He will discuss how the business is driving consistent growth through disruptive marketing, new product innovation, and brands built around consumers’ wellness journeys.Jennifer Garner, Co-Founder, Once Upon a Farm, with John Foraker, Co-Founder & CEO, Once Upon a Farm // Garner and Foraker will discuss how Once Upon a Farm is providing organic, farm-fresh food for babies, toddlers and big kids – and how the brand is finding omnichannel growth through retail partnerships alongside direct-to-consumer success.

Andy Fang, Co-Founder, DoorDash, and Yael Cosset, EVP & Chief Digital Officer, Kroger // Fang and Cosset will share how they are building AI-powered shopping experiences that are conversational, seamless and personalized.Myron Frazier, EVP & Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club // Frazier will share how a leading wholesale club is winning and keeping value-driven shoppers through private label offerings, optimizing product assortment and highlighting value beyond price.Michael Beacham, President, California Pizza Kitchen // Beacham will share how the brand known for innovating California fresh cuisine, pioneering the BBQ chicken pizza, and scaling its casual dining restaurants internationally is bringing its products to more grocery ais