Sean turns the tables and Interviews AWG President and CEO David Smith along with COO Dan Funk about the recent AWG Members Survey.
Episode 47
We are back for the first show of 2021. AWG President and CEO talks with SVP of Merchandising Tye Anthony about how 2020 ended and what AWG Members can expect in 2021.
AWG Brands December Promotional Content
Hello, holiday season! Unfortunately, this year is quite different with several places going into stay-at-home, consumers are craving a little something special on their plate. It’s also an awesome time for consumers to stock up on winter must-haves such as pasta, rice, soups, beans, and more. Use the following digital content for your website, social media platforms, emails, and more to promote AWG Private Brands. Best Choice Video of the Month December’s Video of the Month features a recipe for Biscuit Appetizers Three Ways. These recipes are easy snacks or appetizers for a festive holiday celebration, no matter the size. The recipe features our Homestyle Biscuits to create a Christmas Tree, Jalapeño Poppers, and Cherry Pies. You can share this short video from the Best Choice website, YouTube, or using the native files found here. Best Choice Recipe of the Month December’s Recipe of the Month from the Best Choice Calendar is a Holiday Tart. This recipe showcases the following Best Choice products: flour, butter, sugar, egg, and holiday spices. The recipe can be shared from the Best Choice website…
Episode 46
This week David Smith has three conversations with retailers from our Norfolk Division. Hear from Justin Luther, Rich Risewick, and Shannon McCord.
Episode 45
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talked with Paul Adams and Carey Berger about succession planning.
AWG Brands November Content
It’s almost the holiday season. Though the holidays are looking a little different, food will bring families around the table, virtually or in-person this year. November welcomes a variety of foodie holidays such as World Vegan Month and Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month as well as Thanksgiving. Use the following digital content for your website, social media platforms, emails, and more to promote AWG Private Brands. Best Choice Video of the Month November’s Video of the Month features a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake. This recipe is perfect for new bakers because with just a few ingredients, consumers can recreate a showstopping Thanksgiving dessert. The recipe uses the following: cream cheese, graham cracker crust, pumpkin puree, sugar, and vanilla extract. You can share this short video from the Best Choice website, YouTube, or using the native files found here. Best Choice Recipe of the Month November’s Recipe of the Month from the Best Choice Calendar is a Sweet Potato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. This recipe showcases the following Best Choice products: yams, olive oil, chicken broth, whole wheat bread, and sharp…
Episode 44
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith talks with Joe Koppeis and his team. Joe operates two stores in Illinois. Having a small team gives him a unique perspective that we wanted to highlight on Grocer Pod. Learn about adding Freshop as an online shopping platform, digital coupons, and special merchandising events that bring the community together.
Episode 43
This week AWG President and CEO David smith sits down with Leslie Sarasin, FMI President and CEO. You won’t want to miss all the helpful insights Leslie provides.
AWG Brands October Promotional Content
Fall is finally here. October welcomes a variety of foodie holidays as well as Halloween. Food holidays to celebrate in October include National Pumpkin Month, Apple Month, Dessert Month, Cookie Month, Pasta Month, Seafood Month and Pizza Month. Use the following digital content for your website, social media platforms, emails and more to promote AWG Private Brands. Best Choice Video of the Month October’s Video of the Month is called Three Ways to Use Cake Mix. This recipe features Best Choice and Always Save’s cake mix. The video includes the following three recipes, Banana Bread, Almond Biscotti, and Lemon Cookies. You can share this short video from the Best Choice website, YouTube, or using the native files found here. Best Choice Recipe of the Month October’s Recipe of the Month from the Best Choice Calendar is a Three Bean and Beef Chili. This recipe showcases the following Best Choice products: crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and cumin. The recipe can be shared from the Best Choice website or from the Best Choice social media sites, like Facebook,…
Episode 42
This week AWG President and CEO David Smith sits down with Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch. Gary updates us on the financial landscape for AWG and its members. He also has good advice for both the short and long-term future.