Category Management Association

Bentonville #CatMan community! Are you ready for a night of drinks, bites and big ideas? 🍻 Engine is proud to sponsor this year’s Category Management Association Mix & Mingle on October 23. It’s the perfect chance to catch up with industry friends, make new connections, and get inspired. 👉 Registration is free, but limited, so grab your spot and join us for a great evening! https://lnkd.in/g-xSk37b See you there! 🎉 #EngineInsights #RetailNetworking #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsights #SpacePlanning #OmnichannelRetail #RetailCareers #RetailLeadership #CPGIndustry #CincinnatiEvents #RetailCommunity

Who is the GLP-1 shopper and why are they reshaping retail? Join us for an eye-opening session on one of the fastest-growing shopper segments in the market. As GLP-1 medication use rises, understanding how these shoppers behave and what they value is becoming critical for both retailers and suppliers. Jason Smith, Managing Director – USA, and Erika Reid, Category & Insights Director at Shopper Intelligence, will share exclusive data and insights on how GLP-1 shoppers differ from the average consumer, the categories they’re influencing, and the biggest opportunities to meet their evolving needs. Save your spot and stay ahead of the curve. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSUejs8K #ShopperInsights #CategoryManagement #RetailStrategy #GLP1Shopper #ConsumerTrends #ShopperBehavior #RetailInnovation #CPGInsights #CategoryLeadership #DataToAction

The food supply chain landscape is transforming. Is your strategy evolving with it? Join Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios AI, in the next ARC Retail Unfiltered session as we explore the future of global food sourcing and planning. Discover how leading companies are adapting to challenges through innovative supplier strategies and the power of predictive analytics. Whether you work in grocery, fresh foods, CPG, or supplier partnerships, this discussion will offer actionable insights and forward-looking tactics to strengthen your planning. This session is a must for category and supply chain leaders aiming to build more resilient, data-driven operations. 🔗 Don’t miss out — register today: https://lnkd.in/gJ8XVSV2 #CategoryManagement #SupplyChainStrategy #FoodIndustryInsights #RetailInnovation #SourcingStrategy #CPGLeadership #PredictiveAnalytics #RetailResilience #FoodSupplyChain #StrategicPlanning #ARCUnfiltered #HeliosAI #CMAEvents

One Week to Go: Ready to sharpen your business storytelling skills? If you lead with insights, influence decision-makers, or present strategies to stakeholders, this workshop is built for you. This hands-on workshop will help you move from sharing data to telling a clear, compelling business story that drives action. Join professionals across category management, retail, and insights for a full-day experience where you'll: • Learn a proven storytelling framework • Work on real materials you use every day • Gain techniques to adapt your message for any audience • Build confidence presenting to leadership Plus, connect with peers at the ARC Mix & Mingle networking event at 21c Museum Hotel with speaker Caleb Silver, for free! Register now and walk away with tools you’ll use immediately. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbtEgv8c #CategoryManagement #RetailLeadership #CPGProfessionals #ShopperInsights #StorytellingInBusiness #BentonvilleEvents #ARCSeries #BusinessCommunication #RetailInnovation #DataToAction #ExecutivePresence #TeamDevelopment

Food supply chains are being reshaped. Are your strategies keeping up? Join us for an insightful ARC Retail Unfiltered session with Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios AI, as we explore the shifting landscape of global food sourcing and planning. From evolving supplier strategies to the increasing role of predictive analytics, this conversation will unpack how leading companies are responding to external pressures with smarter, more resilient approaches. Whether you're focused on grocery, fresh, CPG, or supplier partnerships, this session will deliver forward-thinking strategies and practical examples to help you plan with greater confidence. Don’t miss this timely discussion designed for today’s category and supply chain leaders. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gJ8XVSV2 #CategoryManagement #SupplyChainStrategy #FoodIndustryInsights #RetailInnovation #SourcingStrategy #CPGLeadership #PredictiveAnalytics #RetailResilience #FoodSupplyChain #StrategicPlanning #ARCUnfiltered #HeliosAI #CMAEvents

The future of retail is being shaped right here in Bentonville. Are you coming? Join us on October 23 at the 21c Museum Hotel for ARC Mix & Mingle, an afternoon where retail and CPG pros connect, learn, and unwind. We’re bringing together some of the brightest minds in the industry — including Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, who’ll unpack how today’s economy is changing the way consumers shop. Trust us, you’ll want in on this conversation. Come for the insights, stay for the networking, and enjoy light bites and drinks while you’re at it. RSVP now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/g-xSk37b Big thanks to our sponsors for making it all happen: Crisp Datasembly Storesight Engine Let’s mix, mingle, and move retail forward! #RetailInnovation #ShopperInsights #NetworkingEvent #CPG #ARCmixandmingle #Bentonville #RetailTrends

Use it or lose it. Those are five of the most urgent words smashed together that you could ever hear. In the context of budgets, those words ring particularly clearly, because today’s dollars won’t necessarily be there come Jan. 1.  We’re here to help. When it comes to your 2025 shopper insights budget, ARC shopper insights expert Kathy Rietschel advises, it’s time to act now to elevate your 2026 strategy (and bank a few additional 2025 wins along the way).   Before the year ends, you have a unique opportunity to:   ✔ Refresh segmentation and uncover shifting behaviors   ✔ Map real shopper journeys across channels   ✔ Build retailer trust through targeted deep dives   ✔ Translate trends into activation plans   ✔ Secure research and data value that carries into 2026  Don’t let your budget go to waste — invest it in insights that last.  👉 https://lnkd.in/g9zMFFR5  P.S. – while you ponder that, learn more about what Kathy and the ARC Advisors team can do for your business.   👉 https://lnkd.in/gxyKuewY    #ShopperInsights #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #RetailStrategy #ConsumerTrends #DataDrivenDecisions #ShopperMarketing #CPG 

✨ “Do it!” That’s Alison Petersen’s advice to anyone considering CMA’s CPCM certification.      As a Senior Category Manager at Keurig Dr Pepper, Alison shares how certification:   • Validated her years of hands-on experience   • Helped her benchmark skills against industry standards   • Provided a framework to focus on actionable strategies, not just endless data   📖 Read her full certification story here: https://lnkd.in/gW9kXwHZ Want to learn more about CMA’s best-in-class certification? Let’s have a conversation: https://lnkd.in/gXh8_hTB 

If your brand is built, it’s time to get it seen. In Part 3 of our Career Club webinar series, we're focusing on how to distribute your personal brand with purpose. Join Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, as he shares practical insights on how to turn strategic networking into real opportunities. Whether you're in transition or planning your next move, this session will show you how to: • Ask the one question that shifts every networking conversation • Lead with value to make authentic, lasting connections • Use direct outreach and LinkedIn messaging to reach the right people • Build your own job search sales funnel to keep momentum going This session blends career strategy with the focused mindset of a category manager, measurable, intentional, and built for impact. 🗓️ October 14 🕚 11:00 AM CST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzUzkD95 Who in your network needs to be in this room? Tag a colleague or friend who’s leveling up their career journey. #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalBranding #StrategicNetworking #CategoryManagement #JobSearchTips #CareerGrowth #SmartOutreach #LinkedInNetworking #CareerClub #B2BLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

The job market is rarely any fun, and it’s particularly not enjoyable right now. But if you need a job, you’ve got to power through. And your dreams of elevating your career don’t stop just because hiring has slowed.    But here’s some good news: you don’t have to do it alone. And in a topsy-turvy world, a good recruiter can make all the difference, writes ARC’s Rachel Kubik in our newest dynamic career-focused feature for you, the retail and CPG professional.  Read on for five key tips on what a recruiter can do for you, with insights from job experts Kara Olson and Whitney Lee.     Read more ➜ https://lnkd.in/gN7HYdCR   #CareerGrowth #RecruitmentInsights #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #ShopperInsights #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy #JobSearch