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.

Retail Operations

Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
NRF PROTECT 2018
- Monday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Dallas, TX
Our partnership with National Retail Federation (NRF) on PROTECT 2018 will afford our food retail members the opportunity to expand their horizons, network in a larger sphere and get at the root of what they seek to do best - mitigate risk.
Conference
2018 Spring FMI Industry Collaboration Council Meeting
- Wednesday, June 27 (12pm) - Thursday, June 28, 2018 (12pm US/Eastern)
- Alexandria, VA
Conference
2018 Energy and Store Development Conference
- Sunday, September 23 - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
- Atlanta, GA
650+ vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, and store development gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.
Conference
2018 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Sunday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 3, 2018
- Chicago, IL
The Annual Business Conference (ABC) provides a tremendous opportunity for CPG suppliers to interact with their retailer/wholesaler trading partners.
Conference
2019 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Friday, January 25 - Monday, January 28, 2019
- Miami, FL
You won't find a more qualified, captive audience of executive-level attendees anywhere else. Midwinter is a member invitation-only event.

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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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