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.

Retail Operations Blog Posts

The FMI Independent Operator Committee met during FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference in January. The following presentation is available for FMI members:

Self Disruption -- A path to future competitiveness and profitability

The retail competitive landscape continues to evolve at an increasing pace with no slowdown projected through 2025. During this year’s Independent Operators session, we will address the ongoing scale of retail disruption coupled with the key enablers which drive real and profitable growth going forward.

Questions?

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

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Facts & Figures

Sales Per Customer Transaction
$34.91

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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.

Webinar
The Proactive Grocer: Key Steps to Preventing Losses
- Thursday, January 30, 2020 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
The grocery industry is by far one of the most demanding constant change, new technologies to learn and complex promotions lead to inevitable mistakes and things slipping through the cracks. In this webinar, youll discover how to identify common points of leakage before they occur, the top trends in the industry and how you can use them to set your business ahead of the curve, and how to move from a reactive approach to a preventative approach as a proactive grocer.
Conference
2020 Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conferences
- Sunday, May 3 - Tuesday, May 5, 2020
- | St Louis, MO
The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.
Conference
2020 Future Leaders eXperience
- Tuesday, May 12 - Thursday, May 14, 2020
- | Orlando, FL
Future Leaders is the industry's premier training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers.
Conference
2020 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Sunday, September 13 - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- | Dallas, TX
The Annual Business Conference (ABC) provides a tremendous opportunity for CPG suppliers to interact with their retailer/wholesaler trading partners.
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2020 Energy and Store Development Conference
- Monday, September 21 - Thursday, September 24, 2020
- | Baltimore, MD
600+ 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.

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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