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FMI2010

  1. Las Vegas Three Square Food Bank Receives More Than 37-Thousand Pounds of Food from FMI 2010! http://bit.ly/cZZSTf
  2. Kudos to the exhibitors @ FMI2010. The Las Vegas Three Square Food Bank received 37k lbs. of food donated by exhibitors = to ~ 29,600 meals
  3. Did you miss FMI2010? Get a recap of the weeks' activities... http://bit.ly/9NlL5h
  4. Sam Kass, Asst. White House Chef & Food Initiative Coordinator closed out FMI2010 urging the industry 2 address childhood obesity problem
  5. When it comes to sustainability customers are no longer willing to pay more - why should they pay more 4 less packaging? They ask.
  6. Customers are expecting us to take a lead role in helping them with health & wellness & nutrition...Andrea Astrachon, Stop & Shop
  7. FMI salutes the extraordinary store managers for the leadership they show their associates and contributions made to their communities!
  8. Congratulations to Molly Stiles, manager of The Kroger Company in Farragut, TN - winner in Category C
  9. Congratulations to Sharon Boyett, store director of the Brookshire Grocery Co. in Monroe, LA - winner in Category B
  10. Congratulations to Dave McCleery, store director at Russ's Market in Lincoln, NE - winner in Category A
  11. The Grand Prize Winners of the Store Manager Awards Competition have been announced!
  12. The psychology of the shopper has changed-people are more frugal in shopping behavior-signs are that confidence is rising, albeit cautious!
  13. 4) Are you developing your people? Successful companies have continued to invest in their people even in these tough times.
  14. 3) Do you continuously improve your processes so that they run smoother, faster, better? A great way to deliver higher quality to customers
  15. 2) Are you growing the business? When you build trust with your customers, you can Grow the Business.
  16. 4 fundamental leadership goals 2 evaluate; 1) Do you satisfy your customers? Good leaders listen to customers, value their needs.
  17. The Speaks 2010 session was jammed-pack and overflowing with people and information on our industry.
  18. Is there an individual in your organization who's responsible for the entirety of the customer experience? There should be!
  19. Customers aren't just buying goods; They are buying experiences.