Education & EPPS Programs
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
GLP-1 Retail Wellness Symposium: Navigating Change: GLP-1’s Ripple Effect on Weight Management and Nutrition
60 minutes

In this session, NIQ’s Yvonne Buisson will dive into the growing influence of GLP-1 medications and their ripple effects across the weight management, nutrition, and vitamin categories. Yvonne will explore how these medications are shaping consumer habits, shopper profiles, and marketing strategies, with a focus on labeling trends and the evolving landscape of health and wellness. Additionally, she will analyze how other categories in nutrition and vitamins are being impacted by the rise of GLP-1 and similar innovations. Join this session to gain valuable insights into the future of health and wellness products and how to adapt to these shifts in shopper behavior.

Yvonne Buisson, Director Baby, Pet Health & Personal Care
NielsenIQ
GLP-1 Retail Wellness Symposium: Understanding Walgreen’s Winning Strategy in Consumer Health & Wellness
60 minutes

Join Walgreens healthcare merchant leaders for an in-depth panel discussion on the strategic priorities driving Walgreens’ consumer health and wellness initiatives. This session will explore Walgreens’ approach to engaging the GLP-1 consumer, optimizing partnerships with emerging brands, and advancing collaborative innovation with CPG and private label suppliers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into Walgreens; processes, needs, and requirements for successful supplier partnerships, as well as an outlook on future wellness trends shaping the consumer healthcare landscape. This is an essential conversation for suppliers and brands aiming to align with Walgreens' evolving vision for consumer wellness.

Leigha Dunbar, Sr. Director, Senior Divisional Merchandise Manager; Andrea Collaro, Senior Director, Owned Brands -Brand Management/Product Development
Walgreens
GLP-1 Retail Wellness Symposium: Kroger Fireside Chat
60 minutes

Join us for a fireside chat with experts from Kroger.