Tech Versus Networking
During conversations with management concerning attendance at industry trade shows, the question often comes up from management as to why it is necessary to attend… Read More
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Benefits of Transparency
The Monday morning meeting is a well-established tradition in the retail industry. It combines anxiety and dread into a structured recap of the previous week’s… Read More
Evaluating Produce Labor Hours
Come every January, Monday morning meetings generally turn to the subject of executing the plans and merchandising strategy for the New Year. Occasionally, a brave… Read More
Retailer Convenience Versus Freshness
A topic that seems to dominate conversations in merchandising meetings is one that debates the merits of the expansion of convenience-oriented, value-added processed produce items…. Read More
The Year-End Paradox for Retail
At the end of every year, the conversation during the weekly meetings turns to the need for a continuation of driving sales to finish the… Read More
Post-PMA Observations: Interpretation Versus Reality
The weekly meeting following the PMA convention usually results in a question from upper management about what was seen at the show — especially any… Read More
Changes of Season
As summer fades into fall, discussions in the Monday morning staff meetings turned to the changing of the seasons and the need to change merchandising… Read More
Food Recovery Versus Food Waste
The subject of food waste is becoming a more important topic throughout the food industry — including produce. Retail management has long felt that the… Read More
Driving Dog-Days-Of-Summer Sales
As summer draws to a close, during the Monday morning retail meetings, Management seems resigned to the fact that the balance of the summer will… Read More
Retail Perspective: The Art of Produce
At this time of year, discussions in the boardroom turn to the upcoming summer season and how to best drive sales throughout the store —… Read More