Retail Operations

Cars and Grocery Shelves: More Technology Than Meets the Eye

Cars aren’t the only products that have received a technology upgrade. You might not know it, but more and more grocery store shelves are high-...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties and nuances that influence the real cost ...

Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

I’m aware of the perception that the older you are, the less likely you are to embrace technology. I personally don’t conform to that belief and would argue that it’s a dated notion that is no longer true, assuming it ever ...

A Deep Dive into Summer Food Prices

FMI's Andy Harig recently spoke with Dr. Ricky Volpe, professor of agribusiness at Cal Poly, to explore what the data says about the true drivers of food price ...

What’s Working: How Food Retailers Invest in Talent

Even as labor has been a persistent challenge for the industry, grocers are making great strides in attracting and retaining workers to fill various vital positions. In fact, the average turnover for all food retail employees fell in 2023 to 58% ...

Progress on Supply Chain Efficiency & Performance

Out-of-stocks are one of the most frustrating experiences for online and in-store shoppers. In some industry verticals, shoppers experience stockouts as frequently as every third shopping ...

Photo Friday: Annual Meat Conference

It was such a joy to come together at AMC 2024 with our meat retail family, catching up and tasting the newest innovations in the ...

Why Self-Checkout is Here to Stay

At least once a week someone asks me to predict the future of self-checkout. So, here it is—self-checkout is here to stay. I said it! Here’s why I stand by that ...

Boardroom Vol 9: Addressing Food Industry Challenges

Boardroom is a forward-thinking annual journal designed for C-suite executives tackling the most compelling issues confronting the food ...

A New Years Resolution of Gratitude for Supermarket Employees

As we approach Supermarket Employee Day on February 22, 2024, let's make a conscious effort to recognize and express gratitude to supermarket employees who play a pivotal role in shaping our daily ...

Photo Friday: Visit to Oregon Dairy

Oregon Dairy, a sole operated supermarket, is proud to offer their highest quality products like meats, seafood, produce and fresh baked goods. Serving Lancaster, ...

The Power of Customer Feedback: A Key to Success

A retailer needs valuable insights to continually improve and adapt to the evolving needs of its ...

Supply a Chain of Thanks

As we approach the season of giving thanks and look forward to one of the most significant meals of the year, the food industry also needs to prepare for Supermarket Employee Day, February ...

Appreciate the Hidden Gem

As a parent with accompanying young children, a trip to the grocery store is much more than just picking up food and other household ...

Unleashing Innovation: The FMItech Pitch Competition 2024

As we welcome the year 2024, aligning with the Chinese Zodiac of the Dragon, the world holds great anticipation for groundbreaking technological strides. Amidst this excitement, the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference re-emerges as a captivating ...