January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
Whole Foods Market
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in retail & consumer goods marketing and brand management. As Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, Sonya leads merchandising, marketing, communications and e-commerce, as well as oversees digital product management for the company.
Sonya is passionate about putting customers in the center of all decision making, and advancing Whole Foods Market’s mission as a company through its product Quality Standards. Prior to joining Whole Foods Market, she was a company officer at Walmart where she most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for Sam’s Club.
Sonya earned a Master of Business Administration degree from The Anderson School at UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in Atlanta. She is a yoga enthusiast and an avid scuba diver. Sonya and her husband, Dave, enjoy traveling, cooking and walking the trails in Austin.
12:10pm - 12:40pm
Javits North, Level 4, Mirakl Stage
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, as we dive into the dynamic journey of this retail powerhouse. Discover how Whole Foods Market revolutionized the natural and organic food landscape, setting the pace for innovation both in-store and across digital platforms. Learn how the national grocer stays ahead of industry trends through relentless focus on customer needs, from creating excitement around supplier and product innovation to cutting-edge distribution strategies. Plus, get an insider’s look at their industry leading quality standards and bold sustainability initiatives that are driving market growth and shaping the future of retail. Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of the leading voices in the industry.
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