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Category Management Association
Manufacturing
Chicago, Illinois 21,362 followers
Professional Association helping members drive meaningful category and brand growth by building shopper satisfaction.
About us
The Category Management Association's (CMA) mission is “advancing professional standards.” It is the global category management community that enables professionals to connect with peers around the world and further their careers with the latest in best practices and certification. It is the only organization certifying companies and category management professionals according to recognized industry standards. The Association encompasses a broad range of strategic insights and planning functions including: Category Management, Consumer Insights, In-Store Execution, Merchandising, Space Management, Shopper Insights & Shopper Marketing, Trade Promotion, and Pricing. We serve as an unbiased central source for industry information and is unparalleled in its sole focus on category management. “Our only vested interest is in our members. We invite you to join and encourage your participation — it’s your association. ______________________________________________________________
- Website
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http://www.catman.global
External link for Category Management Association
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Category Management, Shopper Insights, Category Management Certification, Planogram and Space Management, and In-Store Execution & Merchandising
Locations
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Primary
20 S Clark St
2305
Chicago, Illinois 60603, US
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7900 Xerxes Ave South
Bloomington, MN 55431, US
Employees at Category Management Association
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Dr. Robert Paul Jones
Department Chair, Hospitality and Retail Management | President, American Collegiate Retailing Association
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Chryssa Asmatzi , (she / her / hers) Fellow CIM, MBA, MSc
CMA - Board Advisor at Category Management Association
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James Jackson
Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships @ Category Management Association | MBA, Strategy Management
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Neil Duthie
Senior Director Category Strategy & Insights at Mars
Updates
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Get ready to elevate your skills and connect with the best in the industry! Early bird pricing is now available for our 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas—the premier event for category management, shopper insights, and space planning professionals. Join us for several unforgettable days filled with community building, networking, and cutting-edge learning that will empower you and your business. Hear from Tyler Tucker about our amazing upcoming event! Take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot today. Don’t miss out—this is where the future of retail takes shape! https://bit.ly/4evEtZE #EarlyBird #SanAntonio2025 #RetailInnovation #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #ShopperInsights
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Ready to take your skills to the next level and connect with industry leaders? Early bird pricing is now open for our 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas—the ultimate gathering for category management, shopper insights, and space planning professionals. 🔊 ❗ Experience several days of invaluable learning, networking, and community building designed to empower you and drive your business forward. Hear from experts like James Jackson about why this event is a must-attend for anyone shaping the future of retail. Don’t wait—secure your spot at early bird rates today. This is where innovation and retail collide! https://bit.ly/4evEtZE 🐥 #EarlyBird #SanAntonio2025 #RetailInnovation #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #ShopperInsights
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Still unsure if you should attend the 2025 Annual CMA/SIMA Conference? 🤔 Well we've got 10 great reasons why you should! From a networking heaven to the fun after business hours action, you won't want to miss out on this fun experience! 🐥 We've got early bird pricing specials going on as we speak! Take advantage of the special pricing and secure your spot today. Don’t miss out—this is where the future of retail takes shape! https://bit.ly/4evEtZE #EarlyBird #SanAntonio2025 #RetailInnovation #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #ShopperInsights
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🔊 Get ready to elevate your skills and connect with the best in the industry! Early bird pricing is now available for our 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas—the premier event for category management, shopper insights, and space planning professionals. ❗ Join us for several unforgettable days filled with community building, networking, and cutting-edge learning that will empower you and your business. Listen to what our own Emily Callahan has to say about this amazing upcoming event! 🐥 Take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot today. Don’t miss out—this is where the future of retail takes shape! https://bit.ly/4evEtZE #EarlyBird #SanAntonio2025 #RetailInnovation #CategoryManagement #SpacePlanning #ShopperInsights
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Teamwork makes the dream work! 🦃 Last week, our Chicago crew gathered for a "Friendsgiving" feast, celebrating each other and the holidays ahead. We're so thankful for our incredible team. Here are some snapshots from the celebration! #CatMan #CPG #Retail #BlueOpsPartners #EBMSoftware #SpacePlanning #StudioXerxes #Officefun #Thanksgiving
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🌟 CMA Certification Spotlight: Dana Symons 🌟 Meet Dana S., Category and Consumer Insight Manager at Lassonde and proud CPCA holder! 👏 After years in category analytics, Dana pursued the CPCA certification to formalize her expertise and stay ahead in the evolving world of CATMAN 3.0—learning how e-commerce strategies differ from brick-and-mortar. Now, she’s using her certification to enhance internal processes, align with best practices, and explore new CMA resources to benefit her team. Her advice? “Go for it! Whether you’re new or experienced, this certification fills knowledge gaps and keeps you current with industry trends.” https://bit.ly/4fXy9L6 Congrats, Dana! 🎉 #CMAcertified #CategoryManagement #CareerGrowth
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🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 Join us at the must-attend event of 2025 for category management, shopper insights, and space planning pros! 🙌 💡 Cutting-edge learning 🤝 Unforgettable connections 🌟 Dynamic keynotes & workshops In a world of uncertainty, you’ll walk away with the tools to drive your business forward. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! https://bit.ly/4eATnxu #RetailSuccess #CPGLeaders #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsights #SpacePlanning #AnnualConference2025
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🌟 86 Days to Go! 🌟 The countdown to our Annual Conference is ON, and we’re getting hyped! 🎉 🗓 Mark your calendars for [insert date] because this year’s event is going to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever. 💼 Industry insights 🎤 Incredible speakers 🤝 Networking like never before ...and maybe even some surprises 👀! 🔢 Stay tuned as we count down the days with sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes updates, and reasons why this is the can't-miss event of the year! Don't forget we still currently have early bird savings deals so register now! https://bit.ly/4evEtZE Who’s ready? 🙌 Let us know in the comments 👇! #CatMan #AnnualConference #86DaysToGo #CPG #Retail #SaveTheDate