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A digital poster for an event titled 'Who's Winning the Shelf?' featuring Juan De Paoli, former VP of Our Brands at Kroger. The background is a dark, modern shelves with bottles and boxes illuminated with blue light. The event date is September 17, 2026.

A digital poster for an event titled 'Who's Winning the Shelf?' featuring Juan De Paoli, former VP of Our Brands at Kroger. The background is a dark, modern shelves with bottles and boxes illuminated with blue light. The event date is September 17, 2026.

Upcoming Event

Who’s Winning the Shelf?
The Private Label Battle

Private label isn’t just the cheaper alternative anymore. It’s becoming a brand, a strategy and a serious growth engine.

We’ll dig into the battle with Juan De Paoli, former VP of Our Brands at Kroger and a 2025 Private Label Hall of Fame inductee.

Thurs Sept 17 / 5:30 – 7:30pm / 1819 Innovation Hub

Members: $10 / Non-members: $20 / Students: Free

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