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Changes at 2020 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

Jun 17, 2019
It may seem our 2020 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is far away, but it’ll be upon us before we know it. At FMI, we continue to address the industry’s most pressing issues and the Midwinter Conference allows us to convene, collaborate and ...

Photo Friday: Wilke’s Grocery Store in Elkader, Iowa

Jun 14, 2019
Wilke’s is the fifth oldest grocery store operating in the United states, and recently celebrated 150 years of being in ...

FDA Support of the Product Code Date Label Initiative

Jun 10, 2019
Frank Yiannis, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deputy commissioner of food policy and response, gave FMI’s and GMA’s joint initiative urging industry-wide adoption of standard date-label language a ringing endorsement in his recent letter to the ...

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

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For questions or more information, please contact FMI's Director of Membership Cynthia Brazzel. 

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FMI Independent Operator Resources

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Supermarket Department Manager Survey

The survey provides a view from the eyes of food retail department managers.
2014 Store Manager Survey

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.
Independent Operator Leadership

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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