Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers
Grocery From Her Seat
Welcome to "Grocery From Her Seat," the WGA podcast offering a unique perspective on the independent grocery industry, as seen through the eyes of remarkable women who shape and lead.
Your host, Kristin Popp, President of WGA, will bring to light the inspiring stories, triumphs, and challenges of the women serving the industry of independent grocery.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a young person considering the profession, a woman making your mark in the grocery industry, an industry vendor or simply intrigued by the stories of powerful women, "Grocery From Her Seat" is where inspiration meets action.
Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers
Misty Bryant: Listen Deeper, Lead Better, Serve Bigger
A small moment in a grocery aisle can change a day—and sometimes a career. We sit down with Misty Bryant, Director of Merchandising Support at Houchins Food Group, to unpack how a curious part-time start became a purpose-driven path built on service, mentorship, and data that actually helps people. From a child’s joy over a Peppa Pig toy to the precision of electronic shelf tags and rapid out-of-stock scans, Misty shows how human connection and operational excellence can live side by side.
We trace Misty’s journey across merchandising, buying, and category management to a role that bridges tech, marketing, and store operations.
We also look ahead: balancing e-commerce growth with the enduring value of brick-and-mortar, adding services like pharmacies and hardware to stay essential in small communities, and building teams that out-learn and out-serve.
Misty’s closing playbook is actionable: walk one more aisle, ask one more question, test a small fix, measure it, and share the credit. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who’s building a customer-first culture—what’s one small change you’ll test this week?
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Host: Kristin Popp
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