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The Retail Perch51. Interview with Brandon Scholz of WGAThis week Shekar and guest host Stephanie Doherty have the privilege of interviewing, Brandon Scholz, a partner at The Capitol Group and President & CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. This episode is all about workforce and supply chain issues. Brandon does not candy coat his take on the source of supply chain disruptions, the need for people to return to work, and the consequences to everyone if we don't find a solution to the labor shortage. Brandon also gives high praise to all of the grocery store employees who have seen us through the pandemic. 2021-10-2541 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Stacy Wand, Prairie Farms* *Pam Coy, Viking Village Foods*Stacy Wand, Prairie Farms & Pamela Coy, Viking Village Foods in Reedsburg, are featured in the fifteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast, hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Prairie Farms.
Brandon Scholz features Prairie Farms Sales and Marketing Manager Stacy Wand.
Wand has over 20 years of extensive experience in the dairy industry that began with dairy plants in Dubuque, IA, spending 9 years with Swiss Valley Farms and 12...2021-07-2837 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast #14 *Joe Ewest & Scott Engstrom, Graphic Knowledge & Magnetic Advertising* *David Weber, St. Germain Sentry Foods*Joe Ewest & Scott Engstrom, Graphic Knowledge & Magnetic Advertising and David Weber, St. Germain Sentry are featured in the fourteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast, hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Graphic Knowledge/Magnetic Advertising Director of Operations Joe Ewest and CEO & Owner Scott Engstrom.
With more than 25 years of marketing and advertising industry experience, Scott...2021-07-1546 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Leslie Sarasin, FMI* *Brandon Sosinsky, Poynette and Pardeeville Piggly Wigglys*Welcome to the thirteenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO of The Food Industry Association.
FMI is a champion for the food industry and the issues that make a difference to members’ fundamental mission of feeding and enriching society. The reach and impact of their work is extensive, ultimately touching the lives of over 100 million ho...2021-07-0143 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Seth & Jacob Fochs, Krueger Wholesale Florist* *Ted Balistreri, Sendik's Food Market*Welcome to the twelfth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Zone Mechanical North.
Brandon Scholz features Seth Fochs, Chief Operating Officer, and Jacob Fochs, Director of Business Development, Krueger Wholesale Florist. Starting at Krueger Wholesale Florist at the age of 18, Seth brings over 35 years of floral industry experience to the continuously growing company. Jacob began learning the floral industry while working at Krueger Wholesale...2021-06-1539 min
GrocerCast*GrocerCast: The Official WGA Podcast!* *Chris Randerson, Anheuser-Busch* *Doug Rinehart, Dick's Fresh Market*Welcome to the eleventh episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
Scholz features Anheuser-Busch Senior Key Account Manager, Large Format, Wisconsin Chain Grocery Chris Randerson. Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Randerson graduated from Appleton Xavier High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Randerson's 28 years of experience in the beer business began at LBJ Distributors in...2021-06-0332 min
GrocerCast*GrocerCast: The Official WGA Podcast!* *Rich Wise & Brad Miller, Valley Cooperative Association* *Tim & Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe's Market**Welcome to the tenth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
This week’s episode spotlights Rich Wise, CEO of Valley Cooperative Association, a provider of the finest baking and brewing ingredients, supplies, and business services to support Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rich has spent his entire working career at Valley, starting out as a Buyer. He also has served as th...2021-05-2038 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Member Spotlight Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin* & *Jeff Tate, Watertown/Waterloo Piggly Wiggly*Welcome to the ninth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This episode of GrocerCast is sponsored by Brew Pub Pizza.
This week’s episode spotlights Chad Vincent, who serves as CEO of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, leading the efforts to build demand and awareness for Wisconsin’s $50B dairy agriculture business. Vincent has an extensive business / marketing / general management / international background, driving growth at companies around the world including roles such as the...2021-05-0524 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Member Spotlight Don Symonds, Lipari Foods* & *James Hyland, Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.*Welcome to the eighth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
This week’s episode spotlights Don Symonds, Director of Events and Trade Relations for Lipari Foods. Mr. Symonds has worked his entire life in the supermarket industry in a multitude of positions that have allowed him experience in retail operations, wholesale sales, and distribution and direct store distribution. With over ten years of serving on the WGA Board of Directors, Mr. Sy...2021-04-2236 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Steve Mueller, BPI Color & Greg Hansen, Hansen's IGA*Welcome to the seventh episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series features industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
Brandon Scholz spotlights WGA Member Steve Mueller, President & Owner of BPI Color since 1990. BPI Color was named WGA Vendor of the year in 2017. The company is the mastermind behind the signs and backdrops used for WGA Awards and numerous WGA events. Mueller has assisted numerous members with their inside and outside signage.
The second member spotlight...2021-04-0829 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Dan Williamson, Kemps* *Candie Baker, Webster's Marketplace*Welcome to the sixth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's official podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights Kemps Central Division Vice President of Sales Dan Williamson, a true leader in the industry. Williamson spent the first 19 years of his career running independent grocery stores in the Fox Valley before he joined Kemps in 1996. Additionally, Williamson has served on the WGA Board of Directors since 2018.
The second member spotlight features Candie Baker, Second-Generation Owner &...2021-03-2528 min
GrocerCastGrocercast: Member Spotlights *Rick Roth, Great Lakes Coca-Cola* & *Jeff Maurer, Maurer's Market*Welcome to the fifth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights Great Lakes Coca-Cola General Manager Rick Roth. He began his Coca-Cola career as a route salesman in Stevens Point in 1990 before moving to various other leadership positions in the company. Roth serves on the WGA Board of Directors.
The second member spotlight features Jeff Maurer, Owner of Maurer's Market in Wisconsin Dells; additionally, Maurer is the...2021-03-1130 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Featuring Greg Ferrara, NGA* & *Member Spotlight Mike Coppersmith, New London Festival Foods*Welcome to the fourth episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz features National Grocers Association President & CEO Greg Ferrara, who is responsible for working closely with NGA’s Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic vision which advances the Association’s efforts and public policy positions in support of the independent supermarket industry.
For this week's Member Spotlight, Scholz interviews industry leader & New London Festival Food...2021-02-2530 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Matt Selvig, Bernatello's Foods & Dave Spiegelhoff, Gooseberries Fresh Food Market*Welcome to the third episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz!
The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights two prominent WGA members:
Matt Selvig, otherwise known as "Motzza Matt," is the Advertising & Promotions Manager for Bernatello's Foods. Selvig and his team at Bernatello's Foods have been long-time supporters of the WGA – you’ve seen them at the Grocers Innovation Expo, the Grocery Industry Golf Outing, and other WGA events.
Dave Spiegelhoff is the Owner of Goos...2021-02-1129 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast: Member Spotlights *Featuring Mark Maloney, Russ Davis Wholesale & Ralph Malicki, Malicki's Piggly Wiggly*Welcome to the second episode of GrocerCast, WGA's new podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news.
In this episode, Scholz spotlights two prominent WGA members: Mark Maloney, Director of Regional Sales for Russ Davis Wholesale and Crazy Fresh in Wisconsin & Ralph Malicki, Owner of Malicki's Piggly Wiggly in Racine and Oak Creek. Maloney and his team at Russ Davis Wholesale have been long-time supporters of the WGA – you’ve seen them at the Grocers Innovation Expo, the Grocery Industry Golf Outi...2021-01-2926 min
GrocerCastGrocerCast *Featuring Kevin Coupe, Morning News Beat & Dave Hediger, Abby's County Market*Welcome to GrocerCast, WGA's first podcast; hosted by WGA President & CEO Brandon Scholz! The twice-a-month podcast series will feature industry leaders, member spotlights, and news. In this debut episode, Brandon speaks with Morning News Beat Editor Kevin Coupe, a longtime industry observer and expert on trends in the grocery industry. Coupe has also been a frequent speaker at the WGA Grocers Innovation Expo. The second guest is Abby County Market Owner Dave Hediger, a WGA member and grocery industry leader.2021-01-1426 min