PFMA Talks Reverse Audits with KeyTax
Episode release date: Thursday, Aug. 27Guests: Corey Deibler, President of KeyTax; Michael Schuenemann, VP of Partnerships & Business Development at KeyTax Sales and use tax may not be the flashiest topic, but for businesses, it can have a real impact on the bottom line. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, PFMA talks with Corey Deibler, […]
PFMA Talks Retail Tech with Ravyx
Episode release date: Thursday, Aug. 20Guest: Farrell McKenna, President of Ravyx Retail technology is moving fast, but for many small and mid-sized operators, the challenge is not chasing every new tool. It is figuring out what actually makes sense for their stores, their teams and their customers. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, PFMA talks […]
PFMA Talks Beyond the Blue Bin with Gateway Recycling
Episode release date: Thursday, Aug. 13Guest: Doug Moderick, Senior Account Executive at Gateway Recycling Recycling is part of daily life for many food and beverage businesses, but building a program that actually works can be more complicated than placing a bin near the back door. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, PFMA talks with Doug […]
PFMA Talks the Business of Beverages with Vintage Imports
Episode release date: Thursday, Aug. 6Guests: Dan Johnson, WEP Program Development; Michael Hodges, Grocery and Chain Retail; Trevor Nare, Trends and Retail Insights Pennsylvania’s beverage landscape continues to evolve, and retailers are navigating a market that looks very different than it did even a few years ago. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, PFMA talks […]
PFMA Talks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
Episode release date: Thursday, July 30Guests: Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia City Councilmember; Marisa Balanda, Deputy Policy Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Laura Cyrus, Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach at TAT Season 10 of Shelf Confidence begins with an important conversation about human trafficking awareness and prevention, and the role businesses, transportation networks […]
Agentic AI in Retail Operations | Upshop | Shelf Confidence S9E7
Agentic AI is moving from concept to real-world operations in retail. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Mike Sanders, Chief Executive Officer of PFMA member Upshop, to break down what agentic AI actually means for day-to-day operations in the Food and Beverage Industry. The conversation explores how autonomous […]
Energy Strategy & Price Risk | World Kinect | Shelf Confidence S9E6
Energy is one of the most critical inputs in the Food and Beverage Industry, yet it is often one of the least understood. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Cheryl Hefft, Senior Manager at PFMA member World Kinect, and Jude Clemente, Energy Price Risk Manager, to discuss how […]
Employee Benefits Strategy | Assured Partners | Shelf Confidence S9E5
Employee benefits and insurance decisions can feel complex, especially in the Food and Beverage Industry where margins are tight and workforces are diverse. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Robert Stoudt, Employee Benefits Consultant at PFMA member Assured Partners, to break down how food and beverage employers can […]
Food Recovery & Waste Reduction | Sharing Excess | Shelf Confidence S9E4
Food insecurity and food waste often exist side by side — and the Food and Beverage Industry sits at the center of both challenges. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Evan Ehlers, Founder and Executive Director of PFMA member Sharing Excess, to explore how surplus food can move […]
Renewable Fuels & Sustainability | Woodland Biomass Innovations | Shelf Confidence S9E3
Sustainability and energy innovation are becoming increasingly important for food and beverage businesses across Pennsylvania. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Luca Pandolfi, Founder of PFMA member Woodland Biomass Innovations, to explore how renewable fuels and forest-based solutions could intersect with the Food and Beverage Industry. Luca […]