“This distinctive program emphasizes interaction among food industry professionals to create new and inventive approaches to the complex operations issues facing the food retailing and wholesaling business,” said Kimberly Roberts, manager of education, FMI. “Store managers and operators will get a complete look at current industry trends with an emphasis on practical information for day-to-day operations.”
The program offers a thorough examination of current and emerging business challenges in supermarkets through case studies, discussions and lectures. Throughout the week, attendees will learn techniques to analyze market data, execute solid financial management practices, improve store performance and enhance personal communication styles.
Specific subjects that will be addressed during the conference include:
The State of the Food Industry — Examines the forces that are changing the food industry — such as technology, competition, labor, government legislation, commerce and consumer demands — and explores how current industry trends are changing the way supermarkets compete in today’s highly volatile marketplace.
Departmental Cost Control Series — Focuses on improving departmental performance by determining where the real opportunities for improvement are and how to execute for enhanced departmental results. Participants will work on developing strategies to improve deli and bakery merchandising and cost controls.
Category Analysis — Explores merchandising issues related to efficient product assortment. Participants will analyze store and market data to assist them in making more effective category related decisions, and will apply this information to retailers visited on store tours.
Price Mix Strategies and Analysis — Addresses key components of sound financial management through hands-on case examples.
Merchandising Magic — Identifies innovative industry practices on how to position a store, as well as how to obtain information from customers in order to micro-merchandise to unique customer bases.
Other highlights of the conference will include a visit to the Kellogg World headquarters and store tours of area retailers.
For more information on the Managing the Total Store: Operations Course, contact Kimberly Roberts (202-220-0720, kroberts@fmi.org) or visit the FMI Web site (www.fmi.org/events/).
Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI’s U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org.
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