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Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers

Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers

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Grocery From Her Seat
Welcome to "Grocery From Her Seat," the WGA podcast offering a unique perspective on the independent grocery industry, as seen through the eyes of remarkable women who shape and lead.

Your host, Kristin Popp, President of WGA, will bring to light the inspiring stories, triumphs, and challenges of the women serving the industry of independent grocery.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a young person considering the profession, a woman making your mark in the grocery industry, an industry vendor or simply intrigued by the stories of powerful women, "Grocery From Her Seat" is where inspiration meets action.


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    • Emily Detwiler: Leading With Kindness In Grocery
      Jan 17 2026

      The aisle might look calm, but the work behind it moves fast. We sit down with Emily Detwiler, Vice President of AWG Brands at Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), to unpack how private brands become a competitive edge for independent grocers—and how empathetic leadership keeps teams performing at their best. Emily shares a candid path from high school cashier to executive, spanning CPG analytics, fresh meat marketing, and wholesale strategy, with one throughline: say yes to stretch roles and learn quickly.

      We dig into the mechanics of winning private labels across Best Choice and Always Save—partnering with manufacturers, shaping assortments with category managers, and aligning brand positioning for retailers and their shoppers. Emily explains how storytelling with data drives decisions at the shelf, from price architecture to packaging. She also opens up about the realities of work and family, offering practical tactics like outsourcing low-value tasks and building strong carpools so she can be present at baseball games and swim meets without letting her team down.

      The conversation gets timely with a major reform: removing synthetic dyes by 2026. Emily outlines the steps to reformulate at scale, manage costs and quality, and keep communication clear for store owners and operators. We also look ahead at AI, ecommerce, and click and collect, emphasizing a people-first approach to technology that enhances forecasting, content, and customer experience without losing the human touch. Along the way, we highlight the power of mentorship and associations like WGA, WISE, PLMA, and FMI to accelerate careers—especially for women—through shared learning and real-world projects.

      If you care about independent grocery, private brand strategy, and practical leadership you can use tomorrow, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share with a colleague who loves the industry, and leave a review to help more people find Grocery from Her Seat.

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      Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers has been selected as one of the Top 35 Independent Women Podcasts on the web.
      https://podcast.feedspot.com/independent_women_podcasts/

      Host: Kristin Popp
      Production:
      Rachael Melot, SWA.Marketing

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      22 min
    • Women Redefining Leadership In Independent Grocery, Best of Season 1 and 2
      Jan 5 2026

      What if the most powerful playbook for modern grocery leadership comes from stories that start outside the aisle? We’re bringing together standout moments from seasons one and two to explore how women at every career stage transform constraint into creativity—blending e‑commerce, data, and deep community roots to keep independent grocers thriving.

      Representation takes center stage through Women Grocers of America, where visibility becomes a catalyst for ambition: if you can’t see it, you can’t be it.

      Research insights from Jenna Krakomperger map the real pressures of inflation and labor shortages and show how independents adapt with niche strengths and unwavering community support. The stakes are high: in many rural areas, these stores are the last defense against food deserts, making digital access and operational resilience non‑negotiable.

      You’ll leave with practical takeaways: translate intuition into metrics, cultivate mentors and share groups, invest in e‑commerce as table stakes, and protect the calendar blocks that keep life whole. If these stories spark ideas, share them with a colleague, hit follow, and leave a quick review—it helps more leaders find the strategies that keep local grocery strong.


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      Jenna Krakomperger

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      28 min
    • Resilience, Leadership, And Community: Best of Season 1 and 2
      Dec 21 2025

      We share standout moments from seasons one and two that trace how women across grocery build resilience, lean on community, and lead with authenticity. Jackie LaPointe connects endurance sports to career confidence, and Jena Sowers shows how adaptive leadership and grace create stronger teams.

      To listen to the full episodes, follow these links and be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any episodes of season three that will resume in January

      https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297578/14613298 - Jackie LaPointe's full episode

      https://www.bluecloudinc.com/

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackielapointe/

      https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297578/14870470 - Jena Sowers full episode

      https://allianceretailgroup.com/

      www.linkedin.com/in/jena-sowers-9bb55515


      If you think someone should hear these stories of success journeys, please share this podcast with a friend
      You don't want to miss any episodes this season, so be sure to subscribe
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      Sign up for women leadership opportunities in the independent grocery industry
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      F: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGrocersAssn
      L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-grocers-association/

      Host: Kristin Popp
      To have your podcast produced: contact
      Rachael Melot

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      13 min
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