A Stronger Industry Feeds The Future
FMI's 72nd annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks report provides the food retail industry with important operational and financial benchmarks as well as insights into strategic and tactical decisions.
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Key Takeaways
This year’s report tells the remarkable story of the food retail industry’s resilience and transformation in 2020 — and how the landscape continues to shift. Here are highlights from three key focus areas of the report.
Workforce Challenges
In 2020, 85% of retailers leveraged higher wages/salaries as one method to resolve recruitment and retention challenges.
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Technology Investments
Technology investments by the industry are considerable — amounting to more than
$8 billion for the $800 billion food retailing industry.
Supply Chain
Looking ahead, 42% of responding food retailers said supply chain disruptions are likely to negatively impact their businesses.
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The Food Retailing Industry Speaks Video Series
FMI subject matter experts talk about the current state of the food retail industry and offer insights from the report. Video topics include workforce, taxes, health and well-being, government relations, supply chain and ecommerce.
A Preview of The Food Retailing Industry Speaks
Speaks relays dramatic data about proactive retailer strategies and investments driven by the pandemic — and growing connections to shoppers and communities. Get a preview of the report, but download the full report for industry insights.
Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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