Members-Only Digital Seminars

FMI Informational Session on Apprenticeships/18-21 CDL pilot with U.S. Department of Labor & FASTPORT

Feb 02, 2022

FMI has been engaging with the Biden-Harris Administration on implementation of the newly enacted DRIVE Safe pilot program, which creates 3,000 apprenticeship slots for 18-21 year olds seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Supermarket Close-Up with FMI and Harold Lloyd: Giant Riverwalk

Oct 01, 2021

Join Harold Lloyd for a close-up tour of the new "urban flagship" Giant Riverwalk Store in Philadelphia, PA.
Store Operations Series: The Concept of Flow and Focus

Sep 14, 2021

This session will demonstrate how to better manage the FLOW of shoppers from the entrance of the store to the checkout, and how to control their FOCUS on items we want to sell, in the optimum order we would like to sell them.
Creating a Great First and LASTing Impression

Jul 23, 2021

The First and LASTing Impression of your business has almost nothing to do with the products or services you sell.
Supermarket Close-Up with FMI and Harold Lloyd: Northgate Market

Jun 10, 2021

Join Harold Lloyd for a close-up tour of the Northgate Market.
You and Your Back Door Receiver: How to Maximize Your Store's Performance and Your Relationship with Your Receiving Manager

May 17, 2021

To Harold Lloyd, the three most important positions in a supermarket are: 1. The Store Manager. That’s easy to understand. 2. The Front End Manager. OK, I guess. 3. The Back Door Receiver. Wait. What? That’s right! No one else in the store has more impact on the store’s bottom line than these three people.
Supermarket Close-Up with FMI and Harold Lloyd: Hy-Vee, Inc.

Apr 23, 2021

Join Harold Lloyd for a close-up tour of the Savage, MN Hy-Vee.
A FreshForward Conversation with Deloitte: Looking Back and Ahead for Perimeter Insights

Apr 15, 2021

In this webinar, Deloitte reviews the progress on takeaways from FreshForward 2020 and what insights are ahead for FreshForward 2021.
Supermarket Close-Up with FMI and Harold Lloyd: Flemington ShopRite

Apr 06, 2021

Join Harold Lloyd for a close-up tour of Flemington ShopRite. This outstanding store features leading edge elements you must see. Tour with Harold as he points out the big things that make the store unique as well as the little nuances that give it personality.
Store Directors Virtual Group: The Two Sides of the 'Leadership Coin'

Apr 05, 2021

The two sides of the “Leadership Coin” are Employee Recognition and Progressive Discipline.
A FreshForward Conversation with Smithfield: Next Steps for Enhancing Meat Industry Strategies

Mar 18, 2021

In this webinar, Smithfield executive vice president Joe Weber is interviewed by Rick Stein, FMI’s Vice-President of Fresh.
A FreshForward Conversation with Invatron: Enhance Demand Forecasting in Fresh

Feb 12, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated the need for retailers to enhance demand forecasting in fresh foods.
IO Power Session: Re-Calculating: The Future of Food Retail for Independent Operators

Jan 26, 2021

Join independent operator leaders as they comment on the pandemic, social unrest, changes to foodservice, new shopping behavior, and the Canadian perspective.
FMI National HFC Phase Down Discussion with Hussmann

Jan 14, 2021

Ron Shebik, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Hussmann, outlines how the EPA will have the authority to establish a national refrigerant HFC phase down plan due to recently passed legislation and some of the considerations industry suppliers are discussing as a possible framework for EPA review.
A FreshForward Conversation: Interview with Susan Schwallie of The NPD Group

Jan 13, 2021

Susan Schwallie, president, Food and Beverage, at The NPD Group, says retailer success with foodservice will be important in the coming months, given the likelihood of ongoing pandemic restrictions on dine-in restaurants. Retailers that meet consumer needs now will be more likely to become go-to foodservice resources in the future.
A FreshForward Conversation: Interview with Ujwal Arkalgud of MotivBase

Dec 10, 2020

Retailers are looking for new ways to re-energize pandemic-weary consumers, and fresh foods is a great opportunity to drive engagement. That is the perspective of Ujwal Arkalgud, CEO of MotivBase, who is known for his out-of-the-box insights.
FMItech Presents: Unforgettable by Design by Left Field Labs

Dec 10, 2020

Join FMI and Left Field Labs as we share a perspective on creating products, marketing campaigns, and retail experiences that are “Unforgettable by Design.”
The Growing Consumer Health Economy: Food as Medicine Opportunities for Food Retailers

Dec 07, 2020

Consumer focus on health and well-being ranks as the top factor positively impacting sales and profits for food retailers, according to FMI’s Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2020 report. As consumers lead the charge in setting food and health trends, food retailers are capitalizing on the business growth potential of health and well-being strategies. Discover the levers driving health care value, implications for Food as Medicine within food retail settings, and solutions for implementing a model that is scalable, generates favorable health outcomes, and produces a positive return on investment.
FMItech Presents: Effectively Manage The Intricacies of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Grocery Retail

Nov 19, 2020

Ultra-fresh products like fruits and vegetables pose some of the largest difficulties because they’re unlike any other category in food retail, but they also comprise one of the largest revenue streams and opportunity centers. This discussion will review common challenges in fruit and vegetable management as well as strategies for how to turn those obstacles into opportunities.
FMItech Presents: AI-Powered Shopper Engagement: Faster Insights For Better Decisions and Bigger Impact

Nov 18, 2020

It’s time for a new solution to an old challenge: shopper engagement. This webinar provides practical examples of how AI is helping retailers transform category management to enable better shopper engagement and deliver millions in revenue growth.