Progressive Grocer Honors 422 Women Leaders in 20th Annual Top Women in Grocery Awards
Event summary
- EnsembleIQ’s Progressive Grocer recognized 422 women leaders in the grocery industry for its 20th annual Top Women in Grocery Awards.
- Honorees include Senior-Level Executives, Rising Stars, and Store Managers from retailers, suppliers, solution providers, and marketers.
- Valerie Jabbar (retired SVP of retail divisions at The Kroger Co.) and Pamela Stewart (chief customer officer of retail at The Coca-Cola Company) named Trailblazers.
- Awards gala scheduled for November 4-6, 2026, during Progressive Grocer’s Grocery Impact event in Orlando.
The big picture
The 20th annual Top Women in Grocery Awards highlight the growing recognition of women's leadership roles in reshaping the grocery industry. As retailers and suppliers face increasing competition, the emphasis on innovation, resilience, and visionary leadership among these honorees underscores their critical role in driving the future of food retail.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognition of these women leaders will influence industry innovation and resilience.
- Industry Trends
- Whether the focus on gender diversity continues to drive structural changes in grocery retail leadership.
- Event Influence
- The pace at which Progressive Grocer’s Grocery Impact event will foster networking and collaboration among honorees.