Technology Enabling the Path to Modern Retailing

What is Pulse? With the exponential pace of change in both technology and food retail, many opportunities arise. From the advent of mobile shopping to the rise of online food culture, our industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The pressure is on for retailers to minimize operating costs, secure customer loyalties and offer unique shopping experiences—all by utilizing new technology. Pulse is an event that focuses on the vital idea exchange, trends and innovations that are enhancing the shopping experience.

Mission Help improve the profitability of omnichannel retailing and their suppliers by providing actionable information and insights on leveraging physical and digital assets to serve consumers.

Your Pulse Hosts For decades Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Progressive Grocer (PG) have been industry leaders – identifying trends and providing strategies to better navigate the evolving retail landscape. PG and FMI together partner on Retail Leader and other projects to better serve the needs of their constituents, and PULSE is the latest endeavor designed to deliver insights and connections that benefit the entire marketplace.

Pulse 2017 Schedule TUESDAY Tuesday, June 13 9:00 AM - Noon: Optional Deep Dive Education Session (additional fee) 1:00 PM – Pulse Speaker Luncheon 2:00 -5:00 PM : Pulse Scheduled Meetings & Education Meetings arrangements based on company preferences 7:00 PM: Pulse Dinner Exclusive Dinner at a local Chicago Downtown Restaurant Schedule is subject to change

Pulse 2017 Schedule WEDNESDAY Wednesday, June 14 7:30 AM: Pulse Visionary Breakfast Breakfast with a Visionary Speaker exclusive to Pulse attendees. 9:00 AM – 12 Noon: Pulse Scheduled Meetings 12 Noon – 1:30 PM: Pulse Speaker Luncheon 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Pulse Scheduled Meetings Schedule is subject to change

Meeting Location Attendee overnight hotel accommodations will be at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Private meetings and education take place at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel; a quick 2- minute walk from the Marriott Hotel.

Meeting Suite Details Suites are located in converted sleeping rooms within the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. Pulse education is located in the hotel ballroom. Platinum Sponsors are provided a larger meeting suite with conference table seating for up to 12 people. Gold Sponsors are provided a standard meeting room with conference table seating for up to 10 people. Private Meeting Suites include a private bathroom, 32” flat screen tv and wifi access. Option to add food and beverage catering is available. Demo Sponsors are provided a 6’ skirted table with 4 chairs (2 for registrants; 2 for attendees), and electricity for laptops in the designated demo area.

Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsorship $50,000 (Limit 2) Gold Sponsorship $20,000 (Limit 25) Demo Sponsorship $ 7,500 (Limit 10)

Platinum Sponsorship Limited to 2 companies Sponsorship Benefits: Larger Private Meeting Suite with a minimum of 15 one-on-one meetings Based on your company preferences Confirmed 2 weeks in advance 4 executives in attendance with full access to networking functions Introduction of Pulse Tuesday or Wednesday Lunch or Wednesday Breakfast Key Host of Pulse Dinner w/signage and welcome toast Logo on Pulse room drop (Tuesday Night) Highlighted on all promotion and signage as Pulse Platinum Sponsor Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list) Total Sponsorship: $50,000

Gold Sponsorship Limited to 25 companies Sponsorship Benefits: Standard Private Meeting Suite Minimum of 10 one-on-one meetings 3 executives in attendance with full access to Pulse networking functions Recognized on all promotion and signage as Pulse Gold Sponsor Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list) Total Sponsorship: $20,000

Tech Demo Sponsorship Limited to 10 companies Sponsorship Benefits: 6’ skirted meeting table 2 registrants in attendance with full access to Pulse networking functions Recognized on all promotion and signage as Pulse Demo Sponsor Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list) Total Sponsorship: $7,500

2016 Pulse Attendee Companies 99 RANCH MARKET FESTIVAL FOODS MUSTARD SEED MARKET AHOLD USA FOOD GIANT ROCHE BROS. SUPERMARKETS ALBERTSONS ASSOCIATED GROCERS, INC. FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET SAFEWAY ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS GIANT EAGLE SAVE-A-LOT, LTD. BASHAS' INC. HARRIS TEETER LLC SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. BIG Y FOODS, INC. HEINEN'S SMART & FINAL STORES LLC BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY IGA TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC BUY FOR LESS ISLAND PACIFIC SUPERMARKET WAKEFERN FOOD CORP. BUZZUTO'S, INC. JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC. WALMART CAPUTO'S FRESH MARKETS THE KROGER COMPANY WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKET CARDENAS MARKETS, INC. MARKET BASKET CENTRAL GROCERS, INC. MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC. DECICCO & SONS MARKETS MEIJER, INC.

Representative 2016 Pulse Attendee Titles BRAND STRATEGY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGY LEADER CATEGORY MANAGER PRIVATE LABEL DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT & LEGAL COUNSEL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) MANAGER, E-COMMERCE VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) OWNER OPERATOR VICE PRESIDENT, CRM, ANALYTICS & DIGITAL MARKETING CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL SHOPPING MANAGER SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR, CISD SENIOR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST VICE PRESIDENT, IT DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL TECHNOLOGY & ECOMMERCE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL COMMERCE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS STRATEGY VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING SR. DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS SYSTEMS SYSTEMS ANALYST DIRECTOR, IT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

FMI Technology Leadership Board (CIO Council) Mr. Scott Cousins (Chair) Chief Information Officer KeHE Distributors Mr. Dave DeLaus (Vice-Chair) Senior Vice President and CIO Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Mr. Jim Clendenen Senior Vice President and CIO Harris Teeter LLC Mr. David Couch Vice President and CIO SpartanNash Company Mr. John D'Anna Executive Vice President Chief Strategic Officer Brookshire Grocery Company Ms. Annette Franke Vice President, Kroger Technology The Kroger Co. Mr. Gavin Gallagher Chief Information Officer H-E-B Mr. John Guenther Dir, Risk Management and Information Security Heinen's Fine Foods, Inc. Mr. Robert Hardester Chief Information Officer Schnuck Markets, Inc. Mr. Christopher Hjelm Executive Vice President and CIO The Kroger Co. Mr. Erik Katenkamp Vice President Information Systems (Application Development) Publix Super Markets, Inc. Mr. John Keeley Senior Vice President, Business Technology Systems and Services Bozzuto's Inc. Mr. John Lauderbach Vice President, Information Technology Roche Bros., Inc. Mr. Charles J. McWeeney Director, CISD Wakefern Food Corporation Mr. Jon Payne Senior Vice President and CIO Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Mr. Louis Penny Director, Information Technology Heinen's Fine Foods, Inc. Mr. Michael Tami Vice President of Information Resource and Technologies Big Y Foods, Inc. Mr. Doug Baker (Staff Coordinator) Vice President, Industry Relations Food Marketing Institute