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Inflation Eases in March
Inflation Eases in March—But Tariff Pressures Are Just Getting Started The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed overall inflation eased slightly, with the CPI-U declining 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking [...]
Planning Ahead: How SNAP Changes and Tariffs Could Impact Your Business
Planning Ahead: How SNAP Changes and Tariffs Could Impact Your Business For the past two years, we’ve talked about how inflation and higher interest rates are squeezing household budgets. Now, two recent [...]
Optimizing Your Labor Schedule: How to Control Costs and Enhance Productivity
Optimizing Your Labor Schedule: How to Control Costs and Enhance Productivity Labor costs are a significant concern for independent grocers, often comprising a substantial portion of operational expenses. Effectively managing these costs while [...]
Boosting Customer Experience: The Power of Prepared Foods
Boosting Customer Experience: The Power of Prepared Foods In today’s competitive grocery landscape, enhancing the customer experience is essential for independent grocers looking to foster loyalty and drive sales. One of the most [...]
Why Strong Onboarding Matters: Boost Retention and Performance
Why Strong Onboarding Matters: Boost Retention and Performance Strong onboarding lays the foundation for success in retail, yet many companies fall short. According to Gallup, only 12% of new hires feel adequately prepared [...]
Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Profits
New Article: Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Profits Shrink is a silent profit killer for independent retailers, caused by outdated product, theft, overstocking, damage, and errors. These [...]
Closing Out Year-End Finances
Closing Out Year-End Finances As the year draws to a close, it’s essential for independent grocers to take the necessary steps to finalize their financial records and prepare for the new fiscal year. [...]
CPI Insights and What’s Ahead for Grocers in 2025
CPI Insights and What’s Ahead for Grocers in 2025 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% in November, with food prices continuing to rise. The food at home index climbed 0.5%, driven [...]
In Loving Memory of Gary Bickmore
In Loving Memory of Gary Bickmore Gary Bickmore passed away suddenly and shockingly on Tuesday, 11/18/2024, in Millcreek, UT. He was born on 7/30/1959 in Salt Lake City to Betty and Ron Bickmore. [...]
Celebrating Your Staff: Simple Ways to Show Appreciation
Celebrating Your Staff: Simple Ways to Show Appreciation Your employees are the backbone of your business, working tirelessly to keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied. While a simple “thank you” can uplift [...]
Cash Flow Management During the Holiday Season
Cash Flow Management During the Holiday Season The holiday season can be one of the most profitable yet challenging times of the year for independent grocers. With increased inventory needs, seasonal staffing, and [...]
Now Available: 2024 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study
Now Available: 2024 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study Uncover Key Insights for a Changing Market The 2024 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study is here! Developed by FMS Solutions and the [...]
Independent Grocers Show Resilience Amid Inflation and Rising Costs in FY 2023
Independent Grocers Show Resilience Amid Inflation and Rising Costs in FY 2023 The 2024 Independent Grocers Financial Study, conducted in partnership with NGA and FMS Solutions, showcases how independent grocers navigated a challenging fiscal year [...]
Three Financial Reports Every Independent Grocer Needs to Know
Three Financial Reports Every Independent Grocer Needs to Know Understanding and utilizing financial data is critical for independent grocers to stay competitive and improve profitability. Financial reports are more than just numbers—they provide key [...]
We’re Here to Support You During Hurricane Milton
Important: Milton Support & Assistance As Hurricane Milton intensifies and threatens the Florida panhandle, we understand the stress and uncertainty this powerful storm brings. Please know that FMS is here to support you through this [...]
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