Tomorrow is Global Handwashing Day. Yes, you heard it. Handwashing Day. And, it’s not just National Handwashing Day but Global Handwashing Day. Why Handwashing you may ask? Although it may sound simple, handwashing plays an important role in protecting public health throughout the world, whether it’s in grocery store, restaurant, or in a healthcare environment.

Nearly anytime two or more food retail leaders have gathered, the conversations seem to steer toward talent: from participants in the Retail Management Certificate Summit and webinars this summer to conversations during the Annual Business Conference last month to session recommendations at planning meetings for 2017 conferences. The topic is top of mind.

According to U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2016, nine out of 10 shoppers say they trust their grocery stores to sell safe food. Maintaining a shopper’s trust continues to be on the forefront of retailers’ mind, which is why it’s important to have food safety resources available.

Supermarket Myths…Busted returns for round two to slay misconceptions in the food retail industry. There’s nothing more haunting to retailers and associates than misinformation giving their customers nightmares. Last October, we launched a new resource to help FMI members combat common misconceptions about their businesses and the products they sell.