Countless studies and years of work with some of the world’s most innovative companies gives Michael Sansolo a unique and diverse view of the changing nature of trends impacting shoppers, employees, competition, economics, supply chains and management. A long-time senior vice president of the Food Marketing Institute and now a consultant, speaker and author, Sansolo has traveled the globe working with companies on adjusting to new market conditions.
He currently serves as the research director of the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Councils of North America, working with these groups on emerging business topics such as social networking, emerging technology and changing consumer wants and needs.
Sansolo recently authored Business Rules! a collection of diverse and useful lessons in business success. Stories are gathered from companies of all sizes and lessons from professional sports, Broadway Theater, a New York City catering company and pop star Lady Gaga.
Previously, Sansolo co-authored The Big Picture: Essential Business Lessons from the Movies, a book that identifies creative lessons in leadership, marketing and workplace dynamics gleaned from movies as varied as The Godfather and Young Frankenstein. Topics in the book include ethics, brand building, crisis management, outside-the-box thinking and diversity. Sansolo also writes a weekly column on wide-ranging business trends for www.MorningNewsBeat.com, a daily blog with nearly 35,000 readers.
Monday, September 30, 2024
3 PM – 5:30 PM
Feeling the Acceleration? Understanding the Impacts
Shifting demographics, changing competition, expanded technologies and, of course, the impacts of the pandemic—independent operators face a world of new challenges and opportunities for both growth and survival. This presentation will examine some of these fast-changing issues, including artificial intelligence and new weight loss drugs, focusing on the implications for the entire industry, especially smaller operators.
The Independent Grocers Forum is where the best and brightest of California’s independent operators come together to learn from one another, share insights, and engage in lively discussions about the industry’s latest trends and best practices. With plenty of opportunities to network and participate in vendor presentations, this is the perfect setting to connect with like-minded professionals and build lasting relationships.
