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03.02.26 | Anaheim, CA
Discover the latest trends in shopper behavior, retail merchandising and paper-based packaging through retail immersion and expert sessions. Learn what’s working now in-store, and how to execute winning programs that drive sales. Be inspired by real-world examples, connect with peers, and gain practical insights to elevate your retail performance.
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Why Attend?
You’ll gain actionable insights into emerging shopper behaviors, retail trends, and in-store execution strategies that separate the good from the great. From breakthrough display designs to sustainable, paper-based packaging and next-generation supply chain solutions, discover how leading companies are creating bold, effective in-store moments that drive measurable sales impact.
Walk away inspired, with new ideas, best-practice frameworks, and proven approaches to executing winning merchandising and packaging programs. Whether you’re shaping brand strategy, driving category growth, or leading shopper marketing execution, Retail Playbook Live will equip you with the tools and connections to elevate your retail performance.
Our Featured Speakers
Join our featured speakers for dynamic, 20-minute TED-style sessions packed with actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and proven strategies to help you thrive in today’s retail landscape.
Alyssa Denney, VP of Business Development, Great Northern Packaging
Keynote: How Packaging Powers Retail Success
Alyssa started as an “art kid” and discovered print and packaging as the perfect way to make art functional in the real world. She thrives on partnering with CPG brands to build packaging supply chains that drive successful retail execution. When she’s not immersed in packaging solutions, Alyssa is likely watching NFL, talking about NFL, or tossing countless passes to her two young boys.
Caroline Cunningham, Target Team Supervisor, Great Northern
Keynote: Bullseye Strategies – Mastering Merchandising at Target
Caroline has found the perfect way to combine creativity with a passion for understanding how things work through her career in printing and retail displays. She thrives on collaborating with teams to develop innovative solutions and guiding customers in transforming their vision into impactful, high-quality displays. Outside of work, Caroline is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a love for hiking. She is currently on a mission to visit every National Park, a goal that fuels her sense of adventure and curiosity for exploration.
Dan Sabanosh, Director of Marketing, Great Northern Instore
Keynote: Win@Retail – Merchandising Trends and Shopper Insights
Dan brings a wealth of expertise in shopper marketing, brand management, and retail strategy. With two decades at Colgate-Palmolive driving shopper marketing and brand initiatives, followed by 11 years at Great Northern helping brands win at retail through merchandising innovation, he combines deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach. Holding an MBA from NYU and an engineering degree from MIT, Dan blends creativity with analytical rigor. As co-host of the Path to Purchase Retail Intel webinar series, he shares actionable insights on emerging retail trends and shopper behavior.
Progressive Grocer
Keynote: Understanding the Grocery Channel
Our Innovative Retail Playbook
Getting your product successfully to retail can be a daunting task. The retail merchandising process and supply chain can be complex and difficult to manage. Great Northern Instore has developed a unique retail playbook to help you successfully go to market. Our functions are integrated, streamlining the process. It isn’t easy, but Great Northern makes it simple.
