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  • December 30, 2003

    Food Retailers and Wholesalers Applaud New USDA Safeguards Against Mad Cow Disease

  • December 29, 2003

    2004 Advertising/Marketing Executive Conference Explores What Women Want, Marketing to Moms, Consumer Privacy Issues and Opportunities in email Marketing

  • December 22, 2003

    IT Portfolio Management, Outsourcing, Off-shore Development and Business Ethics Key Focus of 2004 IT Strategy Forum

  • December 19, 2003

    Solution-Oriented Case Studies, Role-Playing, and Team Discussions Offer In-depth Look at Emerging Business Practices at Today’s Managers: Tomorrow’s Leaders Conference

  • December 17, 2003

    Global Information Revolution, Hacker Security, EPC Showcase and Technology Lane Highlight MARKETECHNICS 2004

  • December 11, 2003

    FMI, GMA Issue Backhaul Fairness Statement to Reduce Transportation Costs, Improve Service Industrywide

  • December 9, 2003

    FMI Applauds Government for Creating One-Stop Product Recall Web Site

  • December 8, 2003

    FMI Hails Signing of Medicare Prescription Drug Bill; Overlooked Benefit Gives Seniors Competitive Services at Neighborhood Pharmacies

  • December 5, 2003

    Severe Impact on Small Businesses Makes Compelling Case To Delay or Repeal Mandatory COOL

  • December 3, 2003

    FMI Introduces Best Practices Guide for Fresh-Cut Produce; Retail Model Integrates Science and Real-World Conditions

  • November 25, 2003

    Efficient Operations, Smart Inventory Management Help Food Retailers Endure Tough Times, According to FMI's 'Annual Financial Review, 2002-2003

  • November 20, 2003

    FMI Applauds Proposed Free Trade Talks With Andean Nations

  • November 19, 2003

    FMI Urges Congress to Approve Medicare Prescription Drug Bill

  • November 6, 2003

    Senate Resolution to Move Forward With COOL A Step Backwards for the Producers Labeling Law Is Supposed to Help

  • November 4, 2003

    Convenience, Cost and Nutrition Are Key Concerns in Health & Self-Care Movement, According to “Shopping For Health 2003”

  • October 28, 2003

    Remodels Up, New Store Construction Down, According to FMI's “Facts About Store Development 2003”

  • October 27, 2003

    $3.9 Billion in Costs and No Benefits — Not COOL at All

  • October 9, 2003

    FMI: Bioterrorism Rules Strengthen Food Security and Preserve Consumer Access to Fresh and Healthful Products

  • October 1, 2003

    Hy-Vee, Inc. Receives 2003 Maximizing People Potential Award in Recognition of Unique E-Learning and Graduate Degree Programs

  • September 22, 2003

    Members of Congress, Policymakers, FMI Board Gather to Discuss Key Industry Issues at 2003 Public Policy Conference

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