1. Trends & External Forces

Come Hang With KC, Michael & Tom @ NGA 2024!

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As previously mentioned here on MNB, Michael Sansolo, Tom Furphy and I all will be out at the National Grocers Association (NGA) show in Las Vegas next week – we’ll all be facilitating the Technology innovation track on Sunday morning, March 10.

On Saturday night, March 9, we’re going to try to camp out at one of the bars at Margaritaville.  (Saturday night.  Margaritaville.  How crowded can it be?)  We’re planning to get there at around 6 pm, so if you feel like stopping by to say hello, and maybe have a beer, we’d love to see you.

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