Experience three days of engaging conversations and authentic networking at Gather California. This is where California’s grocery industry unites to forge new relationships, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of the marketplace.
Who You’ll Meet
Gather California brings together a diverse mix of industry leaders, from national powerhouses and expansive regional chains to specialized ethnic markets and high-quality independent operators. You’ll connect with:
Grocery Retail, Wholesale, and Supplier Executives
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights and trends shaping California’s dynamic grocery landscape.
Buyers, Purchasing, Operations, and Marketing Managers
Connect with peers and industry leaders from retailers of all sizes. Whether you’re focused on dry grocery, frozen, dairy, deli, bakery, snacks, candy, perishables, produce, alcohol, or soft drinks, this is the place to connect.
Loss Prevention, Safety, and Risk Management Professionals
Enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure your operations safe and secure.
Suppliers in the California Grocery Industry
Cultivate valuable relationships with potential retail clients and expand your business in California’s thriving grocery marketplace.
Trade Press
Be the first to uncover the latest trends and developments in California grocery retail and share them with your audience.
Expect to see owners, senior executives, and category buyers who share a passion for driving the industry forward.
Be Part of the Community
Whether you’re launching an innovative niche product or representing a well-known national brand, Gather California is where top decision-makers come together to explore what’s next. Join us and become an integral part of this dynamic community.
2026 Participating Retailer Companies:
- 99 Ranch Markets (Tawa Supermarkets)
- Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions
- Bristol Farms/Lazy Acre/New Leaf Market (Good Food Holdings)
- Chedraui USA, Inc. (FKA Bodega Latina Corporation)
- Cookie Crock Market
- Costco Wholesale
- Dehoff’s Key Market
- Food 4 Less/Foods Co.
- Gelson’s Markets
- Gongco/ Food 4 Less
- Heritage Grocers Group dba Cardenas Markets
- Hollister Super, Inc.
- Jons Fresh Marketplace
- Lazy Acres/New Leaf Natural Markets
- Mar-Val Food Stores
- Mollie Stone’s Market
- Mother’s Market & Kitchen
- North State Grocery, Inc. (Holiday Market/Sav-Mor Foods)
- Northgate Gonzalez Markets
- Nutricion Fundamental
- Raley’s
- Ralphs Grocery Company
- The Save Mart Companies
- Smart & Final Stores
- Stater Bros. Markets
- Super A Foods
- Superior Grocers
- Susanville Supermarket IGA
- Young’s Payless Market IGA