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Retail Operations Blog Posts

Putting Our Money Where Our Meal Is

Aug 21, 2019
The expression “put your money where your mouth is” first appeared in America in the 1930s or 1940s. The idea behind this idiom is that while it's easy to talk about doing something, it's much harder to actually take action. When it comes to ...

The Small, But Mighty, Micro-fulfillment Center

Aug 9, 2019
One trend emerging at the center of food retail store design is the Micro-Fulfillment Center (MFC), a new automation in the food retail industry. Although small, as the name implies, these warehouses are well equipped to autonomously fulfill online ...

How Consumer Trends Push Innovative Store Formats

Jul 25, 2019
Evolving consumer behaviors are compelling retailers to explore innovative store formats, while also investing in new refrigeration technologies and energy resources. How do food retail professionals build a blended shopping experience based on ...

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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.
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