FMS News

Important: Helene Support & Assistance

christy2024-09-26T13:02:21+00:00September 26, 2024|0 Comments

Important: Helene Support & Assistance Dear FMS customers in the path of Hurricane Helene, Helene is rapidly intensifying and looks to be a threat to the Florida panhandle and much of the US Southeast over [...]

10 Tips for Running Effective Daily Store Huddles

christy2024-09-25T14:21:43+00:00September 25, 2024|0 Comments

10 Tips for Running Effective Daily Store Huddles by Harold Lloyd, Harold Lloyd Presents The benefits of holding daily Store Huddles are numerous. Improved store communication, employee education, ‘silo-busting’, and culture-building, just to name [...]

Securing Your Store’s Future – Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan

christy2024-09-17T22:51:57+00:00September 17, 2024|Tags: business plans, continuity|0 Comments

Securing Your Store's Future - Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan In today’s unpredictable market, independent grocers face various risks—from natural disasters and technology failures to supply chain disruptions and unexpected economic swings. Developing [...]

The Role of CFO Services in Independent Grocers’ Financial Health

christy2024-09-17T22:56:42+00:00August 17, 2024|Tags: CFO Services, finance|0 Comments

The Role of CFO Services in Independent Grocers' Financial Health As independent grocers deal with complicated financial challenges, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services have become essential. Due to cost constraints, maintaining a full-time CFO is [...]

FMS Solutions Unveils Workhappy Employee Management App: A Game-Changer for Independent Retailers

christy2024-08-27T17:09:38+00:00August 15, 2024|0 Comments

FMS Solutions Unveils Workhappy Employee Management App: A Game-Changer for Independent Retailers In a decisive response to the growing needs of independent retailers, FMS Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the groundbreaking Workhappy [...]

How ‘Work-as-a-Clerk’ Can Revolutionize Your Leadership and Boost Your Business

christy2024-08-13T17:43:45+00:00August 12, 2024|0 Comments

How ‘Work-as-a-Clerk’ Can Revolutionize Your Leadership and Boost Your Business By Harold Lloyd, Executive Consultant at Harold Lloyd Presents Work-as-a-Clerk…Who, me? Remember your first retailing job? Remember saying to yourself, “Doesn’t anyone see how [...]

Summer Cash Flow Strategies

christy2024-07-30T21:37:07+00:00July 30, 2024|0 Comments

Summer Cash Flow Strategies Managing seasonal cash flow is crucial for independent grocers, especially during the summer when fluctuations can significantly impact operations. Here are some strategies to handle these variations effectively: Anticipate and Plan: [...]

The FMS Canadian Independent Grocer Financial Snapshot Study is Open for Participation!

christy2024-09-10T20:20:02+00:00July 26, 2024|Tags: benchmarking, Financial Study, grocery industry|0 Comments

You are invited to participate in the 2024 FMS Canadian Independent Grocers Financial Snapshot Study. This year, we’ve streamlined the questionnaire to make it even easier for you to contribute, ensuring that your valuable [...]

Tips for Beating Inflation This Back-to-School Season

christy2024-07-30T21:41:52+00:00June 30, 2024|0 Comments

Tips for Beating Inflation This Back-to-School Season Inflation can stretch your budget, especially during the back-to-school season. To thrive despite economic pressures, independent grocers must adapt their financial strategies. Here's how you can manage these [...]