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Resources for Food Retailers Preparing for and Responding to Hurricane Irma

Sep 5, 2017
FMI wants to be a resource for our members that operate in Puerto Rico, Florida and other Southeastern states as they prepare for and later respond to Hurricane ...

BBQ and National Family Meals Month: A Perfect Pair

Sep 5, 2017
As the barbecue team continues to travel around and cook contests across the country, we often spend time with our “barbecue family.” Our local association, the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association, has chosen to support National Family Meals Month by ...

Hurricane Harvey: Information, Resources and Donation Options for Food Retail

Aug 29, 2017
As our thoughts and hearts go out to those whose lives have been forever changed by this weather phenomenon, we grasp for those actions we can take that can help bring relief to those ...

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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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“ 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


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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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