January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
Chief Executive Officer
Sprouts Farmers Market
Jack Sinclair, our chief executive officer, brings more than 35 years of experience in retail and grocery to Sprouts since joining the company in June 2019. He has served as a board member of FMI – The Food Industry Association since 2020 and was appointed to the Los Angeles branch board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in January 2021. Jack was previously chief executive officer of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, a premier discount retailer with over 350 locations in the United States, since 2018. Prior to that, he was chief merchandising officer from 2015 to 2018. From 2007 to 2015, Jack was the executive vice president of the U.S. Grocery Division of Walmart, Inc., where he led all aspects of Walmart’s U.S. grocery business at its more than 4,000 stores, which generated substantial growth under his leadership through a focus on local assortment and fresh foods. Jack also spent 14 years at Safeway PLC in London where he was responsible for operations, merchandising and marketing for over 450 Safeway supermarket and convenience store locations throughout the United Kingdom. He served on the board of directors of The Hain Celestial Group, a leading marketer, manufacturer and seller of organic and natural products, from September 2017 to June 2019.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
River Pavilion, ReturnPro Stage
Join us for a captivating fireside chat featuring Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, and Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons, as they discuss the evolving grocery retail landscape. Together, they will share insights on key topics such as adapting to shifting consumer preferences, fostering sustainability, and reimagining grocery retailing by leveraging innovation to stay ahead in a competitive market.
This engaging session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing grocery retailers today and provide an inside look at the leadership philosophies and business strategies driving two global brands forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two of the industry’s most influential leaders.