The Pulse Past Issues

February Week 2 – How to Build Accountability Into Your Budget — At Every Level of Your Store Part 4 of 4

February Week 1 – Using Your Budget as a Decision Tool, Not a Once-a-Year ExercisePart 3 of 4

January Week 5 – Inflation Slowed in January — But Not for Every Item on the Shelf

January Week 4 – Building a Budget That Reflects How Your Store Actually Operates Part 2 of 4
January Week 3 – Why Budgets Matter More Than Ever for Independent Grocers  Part 1 of 4
January Week 2 – Shrink Remains a Quiet Threat to Grocery Margins
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