ECRM announces sustainability-focused supplier event
ECRM will host a Retail Sustainability Collaborative event this summer focused on helping retailers find sustainably sourced suppliers.
The sustainability-focused sessions will be held June 20 to 23 and provide branded and private label buyers and sellers across food & beverage, foodservice, general merchandise, and health & beauty care the opportunity to collaborate and network around sustainability and eco-friendly products in one-on-one virtual meetings.
ECRM and its RangeMe product discovery platform are also holding upcoming events for Walgreens, Meijer and Sam’s Club to find new and diverse suppliers. ECRM says the webcast series prior to the sessions will provide valuable insights for any supplier who currently sells or wants to sell in the retail marketplace.
Presenters at the event include:
- Suzanne Long, chief sustainability officer, Albertsons Companies
- Michael Fulmer, business development, climate pledge friendly, Amazon
- Jessi Moffit, VP of innovation & retail, Canteen
- Laura McCord, executive director of sustainability & corporate responsibility, KeHE
- Jac Ross, VP of Own Brands, Sprouts
- Chris Skyers, VP of Own Brands, Wakefern
- Cheryl Lam, sustainable packaging lead - Walmart, private brands
- Sarah Paskell, packaging design and sustainability - Walmart, private brands
- Thomas Crookham, director of sourcing, Whole Foods Market
- Tom Hermes, VP of sourcing and product development, Whole Foods Market
“At Sprouts Farmers Market, sourcing innovative, sustainable products that promote the wellbeing of the communities and environment they come from is always top of mind as we expand the Our Brands portfolio," said Jac Ross, VP of own brands for Sprouts. "ECRM’s resources help us deliver on these initiatives and connect with a like-minded community to bring responsible products to our shoppers who care about where their food comes from.”
For more information about ECRM’s Retail Sustainability Collaborative or to register for the educational program/sessions, visit here.
ECRM will be hosting Supplier Diversity Sessions, held April 5 to 8. Information and registration for that event can be found here.