FMS has launched a more contemporary design of their website, more content, and enhanced navigation [Fort Lauderdale, Florida –– June 2019] FMS Solutions announced the launch of its newly redesigned website with more contemporary aesthetics and improved user experience. The site includes an overall refreshed look and feel to provide a more engaging experience and simplified navigation to help our visitors quickly find the [...]
While grocery retailers have worried about the supermarket up the street for many years, now they’re dealing with that same supermarket up the street, as well as various online models, meal kit delivery and alternative food and nonfood formats, including dollar, convenience and drug. In many categories, we see conventional retailer sales being squeezed while the opposites of the value spectrum (limited assortment and dollar [...]
FMS’s report provides unique insights to understanding and comparing compensation programs by store size and region [Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 11, 2019] Today, FMS released a brand-new benchmarking study highlighting wages and bonus structures in the US, both by store size and region. The report aims to help independent retailers observe salaries and benefits in areas around the country to remain competitive in recruiting [...]
Managing inventory shrink is just one more obstacle independent grocers face in protecting their bottom line. Without proper shrink management, your profits could either be spoiling on the shelves or walking out the door. How to reduce shrink in retail? While frustrating– shrink can never be completely eliminated - but some retailers are doing a better job at reducing it, and it’s showing in their [...]
Conserving our natural resources and protecting the Earth is becoming the responsibility of every individual not only of the "green business". Consumers are becoming more aware of social initiatives. Thus, they’re willing to pay more for products and services with an ethical incentive. A “green” mentality can become a competitive advantage for your business, especially in a time where social responsibility has become a top [...]
