There is good news on the retail foodservice front, along with a new opportunity to overcome a longtime growth hurdle. First the good news. Foodservice/prepared foods, hit hard during the pandemic, has solidly rebounded in dollars and units and is ...
Part of the reason sustainability can feel so difficult is that you have a seemingly endless series of obstacles, limited resources, and constantly moving goal posts. Under these conditions, how do you know if you’re moving in the right direction? ...
We used to debate whether our industry was going through an evolution or a revolution. Depending on your viewpoint regarding the pace of change and the catalysts for it, there has been one constant: Our industry continues to invest heavily in ...
Store managers are key to our communities. They wear a lot of hats. In addition to ensuring grocery stores run smoothly, building strong teams of associates and working to keep shelves stocked, they also serve as information experts and team ...
We all have at least one person in our lives who inspires us to be a better version of ourselves. This positive figure can take the form of a favorite teacher, best friend, wise grandparent, caring neighbor or motivational supervisor. I am very ...
Decades of outside-the-box thinking have revolutionized the grocery shopping experience. From big-box stores to small independent operators, food retailers of all sizes and styles have optimized their offerings to keep pace with consumer preferences ...
Washington, D.C. recently hosted the 47th U.S. Marine Corp Marathon (MCM) live for the first time in two years. The MCM hosts 11,400 runners from 48 states and seven countries and is one of the largest marathons in the world that doesn't offer prize ...
Yes, you guess right. I’ve been watching a lot of Hocus Pocus lately—movie one and two. But I’m not alone! The second movie in the series has been a big hit and in more ways that one. It turns out, Halloween is back in a big way this ...
When I was growing up, parents didn’t have cell phones, smart watches or tablets to stay in touch with their children at all hours of the day. After leaving the house, I was completely on my own. My whereabouts could not be pinpointed with an app or ...
Given recent improvements in refrigeration technology and growing consumer preference for businesses that demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, more and more grocers are exploring how to make their refrigerant systems more cost-effective ...
It’s one of the most significant security threats in America—and your business could be next. Are you prepared to face an incident of workplace violence, or WPV? How can you and your employees increase readiness for an active shooter event? What ...
To start off National Seafood Month, FMI’s Seafood Strategy Leadership Council held our Fall meeting in Seattle. The weekend started early on a sunny Sunday morning (not the norm in Seattle) as Trident Seafoods, our host, took us on a tour of their ...
When it comes to protein, meat continues to lead perishable areas in grocery in terms of store sales by fresh department, and for well over two decades, we’ve partnered with the North American Meat Institute on a high-impact forum – The Annual Meat ...
Our recent U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holiday Season report finds when it comes to holiday plans, many shoppers are concerned about the price of holiday meals (45%) more than travel or gifts. Still, most shoppers feel they are in control of their ...
Our country has a major coin circulation problem. There is not enough coin – pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters – in circulation to make change at the registers. This isn’t a problem we can mint our way out of, and it wasn’t all caused by the ...