Welcome 2025 Sponsors!
We are so excited that you are joining us at Center Store Forum 2025! This page will serve as the single source of up-to-date information on sponsoring at the event. We will also reach out via email to remind you about upcoming due dates or to request any outstanding deliverables. Take a look below at our Sponsor Checklist and find key information to help you have a successful event.
Important Dates + Deadlines
ASAP
- Submit High-Resolution Company Logo
- Submit Brief Company Profile
Tuesday, August 19
- Book Your Room (Discounted Rate Ends)
Wednesday, August 27
- Deadline to Register Staff Badges
- Deadline to Order Electric/AV
- Hotel starts to accept shipment
Friday, August 29
- Deadline to Submit Retailer Ranking for 1:1 Meetings
- Deadline to Submit Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Sponsor Checklist
Below is your pre-event TO-DO list, please review carefully as there are mandatory deliverables.
Submit High-Resolution Company Logo and Company Profile
Submit the following to Jenilee.dulay.us@informa.com as soon as possible.
- High-resolution company logo
- Brief company profile (100 words)
This logo and profile is for the event website, signage and attendee packet.
Book Your Hotel Room
The Westin Chicago Northwest
The group rate is $179 + tax (based on availability), the rate expires on August 19, 2025.
Register Your Team
Any person who will be onsite at Grocery NEXT is required to register for a badge. The deadline to register is Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Download Marketing Assets
Download the Grocery NEXT logo and Sponsor Social Media Kit to help promote your presence and increase your visibility!
Review Shipping Details
Please review shipping details page in its entirety to ensure your packages are easily identified at the hotel and can be delivered to your tabletop. The hotel will begin accepting packages on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Submit your shipment details along with tracking number to jenilee.dulay.us@informa.com.
Review Our Tabletop Guidelines & Regulations - (Tabletop Sponsors Only)
Place Electrical/AV Order (Tabletop Sponsors Only)
Order Electric and A/V by submitting the provided form and sending to marla.latour@WestinItasca.com by Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Submit Certificate of Insurance (COI) (Tabletop Sponsors Only)
A COI must be on file by Friday, August 29, 2025. Please ensure your certificate meets insurance requirements.
Submit Retailer Ranking for 1:1 Meetings (Tabletop Sponsors Only)
- You will receive a list of retailers to rank to help us determine your 1:1 meeting schedule. The retailer list will be sent 2 weeks prior to the event.
- A preliminary 1:1 meeting schedule will be available within a week from the event.
- Meetings are scheduled for 15 minutes and will take place at your tabletop.
Retailer Rankings are due Friday, August 29, 2025.
