The Growth of the Independents – Join Pat Sheridan, INFRA, on Compass Coffee Talk, October 13, 11:30am EDT
The Growth of the Independents: INFRA CEO Pat Sheridan on the Next Compass Coffee Talk
Pat Sheridan, President & CEO of Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), to Share Key Insights Into the Role of Retailers in a Changing Market on the Next Compass Coffee Talk, Wednesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 13, 11:30 am – Noon EDT
Zoom, Admission is Free
Natural products retailers continue to see growth despite an unpredictable economic climate and a supply chain in flux, with independent retailers and small chains leading the pack with 6.5% growth in 2020, according to New Hope Network's 2021 Market Overview. On Wednesday, October 13, natural and organic retailing leader Pat Sheridan will join Compass Coffee TalkTM for a lively deep-dive conversation into this current and future retail landscape for naturals. Sheridan will offer unique insights into the opportunities and challenges for retailers and for organic products as we move into a yet-to-be-defined new normal.
Independent Natural Food Retailer Association (INFRA) is a purchasing and business services cooperative of independently owned natural food grocers. INFRA currently represents retailers operating over 400 stores in 45 states with combined annual sales of over $2 billion. With a mission of strengthening its members through collaboration to forge a sustainable future, INFRA focused on key transitions throughout 2020 under Sheridan's leadership. In addition, as Secretary of the Organic Trade Association's Retailer Council, Sheridan participates in the trade association's forum focusing on organic-specific retail issues.
About Pat Sheridan
Pat Sheridan is the President and CEO of Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), a purchasing and business services cooperative of independently owned natural food grocers. INFRA currently represents 300 members and 17 associate retailers operating over 400 stores in 45 states with combined annual sales of over $2 billion. Pat joined INFRA in 2018 as its COO & CFO and led its transformation to better serve members by leveraging technology solutions to deliver promotional and consulting opportunities. Pat also serves as Secretary of the Organic Trade Association’s Retailer Council. Prior to joining INFRA, Pat held executive positions in diverse industries such as healthcare, organic milling, and product development.
About Compass Coffee Talk™
Take a 30-minute virtual coffee break with Compass Coffee Talk™. Hosted by natural industry veterans Bill Capsalis and Steve Hoffman, Coffee Talk features lively interactive conversations with industry leaders and experts designed to help guide entrepreneurs and businesses of any size succeed in the market for natural, organic, regenerative, hemp-derived and other eco-friendly products.
Compass Coffee Talk™ is produced by Compass Natural Marketing, a leading PR, branding and business development agency serving the natural and organic products industry. Learn more.
