Study Finds Sales and Profit Growth along with a Rising Optimism about the Future Business Outlook Fort Lauderdale, FL (October 2019) — The 2019 edition of the annual Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions, labels the fiscal year 2018 as an important turnaround year for independent grocers. Economic activity continued to improve in 2018, [...]

Study Finds Sales and Profit Growth along with a Rising Optimism about the Future Business Outlook Toronto, ON (October, 2019) — The 2019 edition of the annual Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) and FMS Solutions, documents continued strength and resilience among independent operators with solid sales and profit performances in a very tough marketplace. [...]

Improved Labor Saver features several enhancements, and new features [Fort Lauderdale, June 26, 2019] — FMS is proud to present a new release for its time management tools. The Version 5 release contains new program enhancements and program modifications to the FMS Labor Saver application. “These enhancements were a direct result of client feedback and input,” assured Jon Cline, VP of Client Support at FMS. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]