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2002

 
  • Dec 20, 2002

    Continued Decline in Workplace Injuries Underscores Effectiveness of Voluntary Safety Programs

  • Dec 16, 2002

    American Shoppers Believe Organic Foods Are Healthier, But They Are Confused About Genetically Modified Foods, According to

  • Dec 13, 2002

    New FMI Report: Most Profitable Independents Invest the Most in Employees; Study Benchmarks Financial Performance, Productivity, Inventory Management

  • Dec 11, 2002

    SUPERVALU’S Koskan Appointed to New OSHA Committee Chartered to Accelerate Reduction of Ergonomic Injuries

  • Nov 26, 2002

    Influential Baby Boomers Have Huge Impact on Today’s Retail Food Marketplace and Are Key to Marketing Strategies, According to New FMI White Paper

  • Nov 25, 2002

    Multi-Billion Dollar Paperwork Cost for Country-of-Origin Labeling Law Demands a Search for Alternatives; New Government Estimates Show That Cost Burden Falls on All Food Industry Segments and Ultimately on Consumers

  • Nov 21, 2002

    11th Annual MARKETECHNICS Expo Showcases Retail Future, Breakthrough Technologies, Money-Saving Strategies and Profit-Building Solutions; Genomics, Sunrise 2005 and 7-11 CEO Jim Keyes Highlight Program

  • Nov 12, 2002

    Despite Weak Economy, Food Retailers Increase Profits and Income By Using Technology, Smart Purchasing And Inventory Controls to Meet Consumer Demand for Value, According to New Report

  • Nov 1, 2002

    FMI Leads Development of New National Technical Standard to Address EBT Outage Issue

  • Oct 29, 2002

    Supermarket Store Openings and Closings Reach 10-Year Lows As More Retailers Invest In Specialty Services At Existing Properties, According to

  • Oct 28, 2002

    Electronic Collaboration Can Save Manufacturers and Retailers Millions of Dollars Annually, According to New Action Plan

  • Oct 25, 2002

    GAO Explores Settling Hundreds of Billions in Retail Sales on Weekends in First-Ever Report -- Consumers, Retailers and Banks Would Reap Benefits

  • Oct 24, 2002

    Big Y Foods Receives FMI’s First-Ever Award for Excellence in Training and Development

  • Oct 23, 2002

    FMI Strongly Supports White House Plan to Increase Availability of Generic Drugs - Proposal Would Save Consumers and Employers $Billions

  • Oct 15, 2002

    American Supermarkets Define New Era of Whole Health Solution Strategies By Providing Greater Product Variety and Increased Wellness Solutions, According to

  • Oct 14, 2002

    New Industry Study Explores Root Causes of Global Out-Of-Stock Dilemma

  • Oct 10, 2002

    Food Storage Times and Food Handling Tips Highlight FMI’s New Food Keeper Guide

  • Oct 9, 2002

    New Country-of-Origin Labeling Guidelines Will Generate Endless Paper Trail and Massive Labels, But No Useful Information for Consumers

  • Oct 9, 2002

    Food Retailers Call for Prescription Drug Reforms That Allow Consumers Greater Access to Affordable Medications

  • Oct 7, 2002

    Food Industry Leader Applauds White House Efforts to End Port Lockout

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