Independent Operator

Independent supermarkets must be innovative and distinguished in the marketplace. We have the contacts, resources and education programs you need to grow your business.

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For questions or more information, please contact FMI's Director of Membership Lucas Darnell.

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Independent Operator Membership

Be a part of an international network of retailers and wholesalers working together to improve food distribution around the world. FMI provides a broad array of members-only benefits and resources.

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FMI Independent Operator Resources

Supermarket Department Manager Survey

The survey provides a view from the eyes of food retail department managers.

2014 Store Manager Survey

This survey provides insights into the most pivotal job in a food retail company. Store managers can have a direct impact on operations, financial performance, employee behavior, and the customer experience.

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Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Webinar
Smart Ways to Deploy SmartLabel Inside Your Ecommerce Sites
- Wednesday, May 31, 2017 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
Join SYNQY, a software as a service (SaaS) company that is revolutionizing marketing at the online point of sale, as they announce a new SmartLabel retailer solution.
Webinar
FMI Webinar: Working with FDA during a Recall
- Wednesday, June 7, 2017 (1pm - 2pm US/Eastern)
Tom Kuntz, Acting Team Lead for FDA's Recall and Product Reconditioning Team, will discuss FDAs process for handling recalls and classifying recalls.
Conference
2017 Future Leaders eXperience
- Sunday, June 11 - Tuesday, June 13, 2017
- Chicago, IL
The learning-laboratory being created for the 2017 Future Leaders event is an approach that will allow our industry's leaders of tomorrow a new idea of what will be required of industry leaders in the 21st century.
Conference
Pulse 2017
- Tuesday, June 13 - Wednesday, June 14, 2017
- Chicago, IL
Pulse provides a comprehensive look at tech-driven shopper insights, consumer trends and integrated technology solutions applied to merchandising, marketing and the associated supply chain.
Conference
2017 Food Defense/Crisis Management/Emergency Preparedness Management Certificate Course
- Tuesday, June 20 (8am) - Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (5pm US/Eastern)
- Arlington, VA
This two-day certificate course will help you protect your companys assets, employees, products and brand and help you prevent, mitigate and respond to a disaster, emergency or terrorist threat.

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Leadership

“ As a long time FMI member, I have derived excellent benefits from my participation. The knowledge I have taken away from the group has been a tremendous value for my company and my leadership team. Likewise, the information and feedback provided by FMI helps all fellow members grow and improve efficiencies at their companies.” --Mark Skogen, Festival Foods

Share Groups

FMI hosts multiple events to link non-competitors in share groups across the country. These groups allow food retail professionals in similar subject areas to convene in specialized forums and engage in issue-specific dialogue.

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