A new study from The Feedback Group finds Gen X shoppers have the lowest grocery loyalty scores, signaling a hidden retention risk for retailers.
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Leadership: A Call For Civility In Business And Life
Columnist Steve Black explores the keys that are critical to building stronger workplace cultures and improving communication.
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Hidden Profit: 30 Seconds To Find Gold Hiding In Motor Room, Back Of Store
On average, grocers spend more than $10,000 annually to repair leaks and charge replacement refrigerant within their systems.
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Crossroads: Is An ESOP The Right Choice?
Shelby columnist Carey Berger explains how an ESOP can support business succession, employee ownership and long-term growth.
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Hidden Profit: The Revenue Stream Hiding In Your Trash
Because grocery stores generate FFPs as a byproduct of their operations, it effectively becomes a revenue source.
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Leadership: 3 Words More Important Than ‘I Love You’ …
The core leadership lesson here is that three simple words – “I appreciate you” – are more powerful and transformative than “I love you” when it comes to building trust, safety and performance in relationships and teams. In a 2026 grocery world shaped by tight margins, omnichannel shopping, AI tools and value‑seeking customers, making “I […]
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Crossroads: Capital Investment – Building A Stronger Future
by Darryl Miller Founder | AislePoint Consulting Independent grocery retailers are operating in one of the most competitive environments in the history of food retail. Customers today have more choices, while retailers face increasing pressure from inflation, labor shortages, rising operating expenses, aging infrastructure and changing consumer expectations. In this environment, one reality has become […]
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Note From Ownership: Can The Declaration’s Principles Continue To Stand?
Does the Declaration of Independence still guide our country? That seems a very fitting question for us to think about as we get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of this document that formed the foundation of this nation we love. That question has been on my mind after reading an article […]