Julio Ibanez – Leadership in US Hispanic Retail
CEO, Entrepreneur & President of The Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce
Message From CEO
I Will Give You Best Work Result
Executive Retailer
Projects
Purchasing & Operations, Private Label Improvement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Strategic Planning, Builder of high-performing teams in the grocery industry
My Journey
Dedicated People & Consistency Work is My Passion On Life
Julio Ibanez is a U.S. Hispanic retail leader, entrepreneur, and executive with extensive experience in supermarket operations, private label development, and international trade. As CEO of Aurora Grocery Group and President of The Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce, he works to strengthen Hispanic-owned supermarkets across the United States, fostering innovation, strategic partnerships, and growth opportunities. Julio is also co-founder of The Retail Academy, an education platform for worldwide retailers.
Speaking & Events
Julio Ibanez is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist on topics such as the future of Hispanic retail, supermarket operations, private labels, and cross-border trade. He has spoken at events including the Americas Food & Beverage Show, Panama Expocomer, Antad Guadalajara MX, Grand Retail Show, Latino Retail Forum, and multiple Commercial Departments in Washington DC (Embassies and US Capitol).
Hispanic retail innovation in the U.S.
Private label and global supply chains
Building partnerships between U.S., Latin America, and Spain
Community leadership in Hispanic supermarkets
What We Do
Projects & Ventures
Aurora Grocery Group
Independent Hispanic supermarket group with nearly 50 stores in the U.S. East Coast, operating brands such as Compare Foods, Gala Foods, and Gala Fresh Farms.
Learn MoreHispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce (HRCOC)
Non-profit organization supporting Hispanic-owned retailers and suppliers with education, networking, and advocacy.
Learn MoreThe Retail Academy
An educational platform in collaboration with Tecnológico de Monterrey, focused on training new operators and executives in Hispanic retail.
Learn MoreDiario Retail and Abasto Magazine
Member of the Abasto Magazine, the most important Hispanic retail magazine in the United States and Founder of DiarioRetail.com
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Blog Content & News
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