Grocery
The Pulse Past Issues
January Week 1 – Labor Pressure Remains a Key Consideration for 2026
December Week 5 – December CPI Signals Ongoing Pressure and Cautious Consumers
December Week 4 – What the New Tips and Overtime Deduction Means for Tax Year 2025
December Week 3 – Ending 2025 With Clarity: A Simple Financial Reset Before January
December Week 2 – From Surviving to Steering: What 2025 Taught Independent Grocers About Control
December Week 1 – November CPI Update: Inflation Eases Slightly, but Key Costs Still Pressure Grocers
November Week 4 – Wage Pressure and Scheduling Rules
November Week 3 – Cost Shifts Ahead: What Grocers Should Do Now to Protect Margin
November Week 2 – Smart Tax Planning With Capital Gains & Losses Part 3 of 3
November Week 1 – Smart Giving: Charitable Strategies That Maximize Tax Benefits Part 2 of 3
October Week 4 – Year-End Readiness for Independent Grocers Part 1 of 3
October Week 3 – Data-Driven Decisions: Turning Insight Into Impact
October Week 2 – September CPI Update: Grocery Inflation Holds Steady, But Pressure Persists
In-Depth Articles
- Real-Time Insight for Real Results: Giving Independent Grocers Control Over the Decisions That Drive Profit
- Labor Pressures Rising: How Independent Grocers Can Control Costs Without Cutting Corners.
- Independent Grocers Show Resilience: Key Takeaways From The 2025 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study.
- Winning Labor Tactics For Independent Grocery Store Success
- Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Margins
Webinars
Supermarket Math
Recent Press Releases
September 3, 2025 – FMS set to Launch Profit Hound™
August 15, 2025 – FMS Acquires AMP Services and Merchants Accounting Services to Provide Independent Restaurants with leading Managed Accounting Service
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