WASHINGTON, DC – Retail insights thought leader Todd Hale will take the stage at the 2016 ABA Convention to lead a conversation on the trends and growth drivers that bakers can expect today and in the years ahead.
On March 21, during the Morning Business Session, the former Nielsen SVP of Consumer and Shopper Insights will explore the importance of wellness claims to the bakery category, as well as the continued impact indulgence categories are having on sales levels. Mr. Hale's presentation, "What's in Store for 2016 and Beyond," will also examine which categories – private label or brands – are driving the greatest growth.
"While Todd has addressed the ABA audience before, the data he has gathered this year will take us on a new conversation focusing on issues that the ABA membership has identified as critical to the industry," said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie.
Mr. Hale has more than 37 years of experience in the consumer research industry, including 30 years with Nielsen, where he held various marking and sales management positions within advertising/product testing, advanced analytics, and consumer panel practice areas. He is a frequently sought-after industry and client speaker. Mr. Hale shares his insights on consumer shopping, buying, and media consumption behaviors and attitudes to provide manufacturers and retailers with strategic visions to facilitate brand, category, and retail sales growth.
The 2016 ABA Convention is taking place March 20 – March 23, at the Arizona Biltmore. As the premier annual gathering of the baking industry, top industry leaders will attend to hear from business and political speakers, learn about the latest trends, connect with industry colleagues, share ideas, and develop solutions on baking issues. More information and registration can be found at www.americanbakers.org/2016ABAConvention. Follow the convention with #PowerofBaking
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About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 706,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association