by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group Consumers have a plethora of choices in the grocery store today. Manufacturers have responded to consumer research to ideate and develop products that will meet changing consumer tastes, trends and demands. Retailers, too, had to change their merchandising, assortment and pricing strategies to meet the demands of shoppers. The power […]
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HR & Benefits: Essential Grocery Store Workers Feeling Mental Health Toll Of Pandemic
by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Grocery stores have seen unusual demands and challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Their employees are considered essential and have worked hard during this time restocking shelves, putting in additional hours and dealing with consumers so they can have the items they need to survive. In […]
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Soto: U.S. Hispanics Consider Internet Essential During Pandemic
by Terry Soto / CEO of About Marketing Solutions Inc. A recent Pew Center survey published in April 2020 finds that Hispanics are 28 percent more likely to say the internet has been essential during the pandemic (65 percent Hispanics vs. 50 percent White-Non-Hispanic). This is great news for retailers because as shoppers work to […]
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HR & Benefits: Robust Training For Supervisors Crucial To Success
by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Employee and compliance issues are common for grocers, therefore reducing risk and avoiding problems are major priorities. One way an employer can reduce liability risks is to ensure supervisors and workers have the knowledge and tools necessary to comply with all applicable employment-related laws. This […]
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HR & Benefits: What Does Working After COVID-19 Sheltering Look Like?
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. There was no way to predict the change in the workplace landscape that would take place mid-March of 2020. As a grocer, you not only feel financial threat and health fears but also all kinds of new learning, remote and […]
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Apply AI To Maximize Profitability Through Workforce Optimization
by Jason Harper/guest columnist, CEO and founder, RXA How much did you spend on labor last month? Last week? Today? What do you do when you are spending too much on labor? Overstaffing contributes to millions of dollars in bottom line losses for stores each year. On the other hand, what about when you don’t […]
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Guest Columnist: After Covid-19, Grocery Future Should Be Pretty Bright
by Aleya Jennings Gatesman It is obvious that the Covid-19 pandemic is changing everything in the world right now. While an infinite number of questions remain about what to expect in our new normal, it may be my upbeat nature but I’m especially curious to explore some of the positives that may emerge from our current […]
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Plant-Based Meats Aren’t As Shiny As They Seem
by Danette Amstein, principal, Midan Marketing Not a day goes by that I don’t find the words “plant-based” or “meat alternatives” popping up on my social channels or news feeds. And really, it isn’t surprising. In fact, we measured conversation around plant-based alternatives from 2018-2020 and we’ve seen a 40 percent increase in the last […]