Contact Information:
Meggie Smith
INFRA, Director of Marketing & Communications
msmith@infretailers.com
651-888-4731
Press Release - For Immediate Release
St. Paul, Minnesota – July 1, 2025 – INFRA is honored to announce that Director of Member Programs Angela Bozo has been awarded Progressive Grocer’s 2025 Top Women in Grocery Award in the Rising Stars category. The Top Women in Grocery Award was developed two decades ago to shine a light on women’s significant contributions to the grocery industry, and Angela is truly emblematic of an innovative and ambitious woman driving success in the industry. Angela is a vital and energizing force at INFRA, from her commitment to planning and executing impactful events for members, to her collaborative mindset that has led to new partnerships that help members save on business services, sustainability solutions, service disposables, and more.
During her time at INFRA, Angela has worked tirelessly to transform INFRA’s Annual Conference into a large-scale trade show. The July 2023 conference saw a 72% growth in member attendance over 2022, and an additional 15% increase in 2024, with over 1,000 participants. Not only has she worked towards making INFRA’s conference the best it can be for our members, but she has also strengthened working relationships with vendors through the INFRA Annual Conference Tabletop Buying Show. Booth sales grew from 275 in 2022 to 379 in 2023, a 35% increase. 2024 continued this trend, putting booth numbers at over 300. This increase in booth sales directly impacted revenue, with $210,000 now available to support a hosted buyer program, which helps cover the costs of this annual event for INFRA Members who might not otherwise be able to attend.
Pat Sheridan, INFRA President & CEO said of Angela, “Angela’s passion and creativity embody the spirit of independent retail. Her work doesn’t just elevate INFRA’s programs — it expands opportunities for our members, deepens our partnerships, and brings our community together in powerful ways. This recognition is well-earned, and I’m thrilled to see Angela celebrated as one of the grocery industry’s rising stars.”
About INFRA
INFRA is a cooperative of independent natural food and wellness retailers serving hundreds of communities across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. INFRA offers independent natural food retailers the purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support they need to thrive in today’s competitive grocery landscape. By making day-to-day operations easier, we empower retailers to focus on what really matters – making healthy, sustainable foods accessible to all.
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