Shrink is a $45.2 Billion Problem
The 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted in collaboration by the National Retail Federation and the University of Florida, is a great snapshot into the environment for asset protection. Last year’s report revealed that retailers’ inventory shrink averaged 1.38 percent of retail sales, or $45.2 billion in 2015, up by $1.2 billion from 2014.
The Story of Festival Foods’ Family Meals Month Success
Although we believe family meal time should be emphasized every month, we celebrate family meals each September. To help you prepare for this September, I’d like to highlight the activities of one of our 2016 Gold Plate Award winners, Festival Foods.
FMI In the News: Congress should stand with Main Street, not Wall Street
The following opinion piece by Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of Food Marketing Institute and Peter Larkin, president and CEO of National Grocers Association appeared in The Hill on May 3, 2017.
Foster Peak Performance in the Food Retail Industry
As an industry, we rely on measuring peak performance through the traditional means of productivity, tactics, and sales, but what if you could reach peak performance in employees through providing a variety of professional and personal experiences, and cultivating a workplace that encourages and emboldens others?
Want to Reach Peak Performance in your Career? Be Adaptable.
When faced with professional challenges, I admit I sometimes have self-doubt even at this stage in my career, but a strong support network often helps me rediscover my confidence. There’s power in positive reinforcement – oftentimes it’s the words from colleagues or outside influencers who help me avoid falling victim to the voices in my head.
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OMEGA Press
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
NGA News
- Columbus Consulting Guest Blog: Could AI Become Grocery’s New Operating System?
- National Grocers Association Supports SNAP Modernization and EBT Fee Ban in House Farm Bill
- Fareway’s Toys For Tots Campaign Raises $288K
- National Grocers Association Announces New and Outgoing Members of Board of Directors
- NGA Foundation Announces Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as Winner of Student Case Study Competition
CSP Fuel News
- Buc-ee’s sets opening date for its first Ohio travel center
- Convenience stores see momentum in nicotine category
- Dollar General builds momentum with strong sales growth and customer-focused initiatives
- bp’s earnify loyalty platform sees 400% growth in user engagement
- Beverage breakdown: See how each segment is performing in convenience stores
