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Build industry relationships in a relaxed, but highly productive setting at the CFIC Annual Convention!

Fill carts with fresh ideas through:

  • Business networking opportunities
  • Presentations from top executives
  • Educational sessions
  • Business networking opportunities
  • Presentations from top Executives
  • Educational Sessions

While this three-day event is not a trade show, it offers a variety of opportunities for vendors to showcase their products and services and for grocery retailers to sample products, learn about services, and build rapport with vendors and other food industry associates.

July 19-22, 2026

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the running of or purchasing for a grocery retail company or anyone who sells products or services to the retail grocery industry, including, but not limited to:

  • Grocery Retailers (senior management, directors, category managers, etc.)
  • Sales Agents
  • Vendors
  • Wholesalers/Distributors
  • Service Providers

Testimonials

“The vendor appointments this year were the most productive ones we have ever had at the CFIC Convention. Vendor attendance and participation was extremely high. The social events were very nice and provided a welcome change from the normal venues.”

James Messer, President, Piggly Wiggly

“The CFIC Convention allows us to have multiple productive meetings with key vendors mid-summer which helps us to keep on track for the year on Joint Business Plans.”

Nick Carlino, EVP, Sales & Marketing, MDI

“The CFIC Convention provides our category teams the opportunity to meet with numerous suppliers, wholesalers and brokers over a few days. This event serves as the platform for personal time with our business partners to plan, strategize and further develop relationships. In addition, we greatly value the networking as well as social events, and look forward to the convention each year.”

Karen Fernald, VP Fresh Category, Merchandising and Pricing, Food Lion
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