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July 20, 2026
Current & Emerging Trends in Retail Technology in APAC , Featuring Marcella Larsen, The Woven Group
Join Suzy Monford for People, Planet, & Profit, a series dedicated to the premise that all modern retail can create a triple-bottom-line economic engine that advances purposeful jobs, a healthier planet, and communities that thrive.
Suzy welcomes Marcella Larsen, Founder of The Woven Group, for a discussion about current and emerging trends in retail technology in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
About The Woven Group
At their core, The Woven Group is a collective of visionaries steeped in experience with the world’s leading brands, tech companies, innovation centers, and data platforms.
Their rich backgrounds and unique insights set them apart in the industry, fostering a dynamic environment where possibilities become realities.
Learn More: https://wovengroup.au/
About Suzy Monford
Suzy Monford is the Founder & CEO of Food Sport, an international consultancy that works with leading global retailers and technology providers to innovate and architect modern, lifestyle retail across supermarkets, food, fitness, and apparel companies.
She is the former Group Vice President of Fresh, and of eCommerce for Kroger, as well as banner President of QFC Grocery in Seattle.
Suzy has served in multiple senior executive leadership roles in the U.S. and Australia including CEO of PCC Community Markets, CEO of Andronico’s Markets, CEO of Cheers Inc., Head of Innovation Woolworths Supermarkets, Head of Innovation Coles Group Supermarkets, Chief Strategy and Marketplace Officer of Focal Systems, Director Foodservice H-E-B and H-E-B Central Market.
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