Enabling the "Connect Customer" Through International Sourcing & Imports

The retail landscape is changing. Consumer interests have shifted, new disruptors are entering the market and retailers need to shift along with them to be competitive in the future and meet consumer needs. In this presentation, John N. Shaw, Sr. Director, Lead - Sourcing Support, International Sourcing, Imports, Trends & Contracts for Peapod Digital Labs, will provide an overview of the company, its purpose, goals and high level aspirations and how it has focused on building new capabilities and evolving ways of working to being a leader in the retail space, including its new international sourcing initiatives.

John N. Shaw is originally from Arkansas where he graduated (and played football) from the University of Arkansas with degrees in business and law. He practiced corporate law briefly before joining Walmart where he held a variety of positions in International, Imports, Strategy and Sourcing. One of his proudest accomplishments was leading International assignments across 13 countries including an 8 month assignment in China / Hong Kong to build the future of retail strategy and modernize the organization.

John joined Peapod Digital Labs – an Ahold Delhaize company (Giant Foods, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Co., Hannaford) in 2019 to lead teams across General Merchandise Sourcing, Trends, Commodities, Contracts, as well as standing up International Sourcing. He’s passionate about the future of retail and partnering with his bright colleagues and suppliers to change the world!

John is active in the community and has served on the Board of Directors for United Way Northwest Arkansas, the Arkansas Bar Association and an avid sports fan.  He loves connecting with people, exploring, traveling to new places and spending time with his family. He lives in Old Town, Alexandria (DC market) with his wife (Casey), son Miles (6) and daughter Merritt (2).