The Future of Commerce

Dave Farmer

We live in a culture of consumerism and technology. In this talk, Sterling explores how we arrived at this point, the surprising future in store for us and how we can create a future which fulfills on our wants and needs. When Sterling was growing up in his family’s supermarket, the business was all about customers and all about the …

The Amazon Prime-ing of the Patient/Payor – Opportunities for Retail Health

Dave Farmer

There are many reasons that consumers are expecting retailers to help them on their personal wellness journey, and finances are one of the biggest causes of new traffic and occasions in brick-and-mortar. Healthcare costs rank as the top financial problem for people across all income levels, and retail is the most likely place for them to turn as an alternative. …

State of the Natural Industry

Dave Farmer

What will be the next eating trend important to consumers? How are supplements driving growth in the industry? How are consumer preferences translating into the self-care category? Shoppers are more sophisticated than ever when it comes to seeking products that meet their individual needs. Innovation is an opportunity for retailers to differentiate and stand out. But, where to start in …

Homeopathy Self-Care from the American Frontier to the 21st Century

Dave Farmer

Consumers have gravitated to homeopathic medicines for family health for the past 150 years. in 19th century America, women, particularly on the frontier, kept Homeopathy First Aid Kits on hand to treat their families for a range of common, acute conditions. In this session you will learn: 1) Why, today, mothers still rely on homeopathic medicines to improve the health …