Special Reports

Chief operating officer Lauren Johnson says the family-owned store was the first in Oregon to use electronic shelf tags eight years ago, and it recently upgraded its self-checkouts and added Apple Pay technology.

That dating game is not for the faint of retailer hearts. One, because new products hit the market in a seemingly endless loop, sure, but that doesn't mean they're innovative.

Trade promotions are like families: You can't do without them, but sometimes you don't know what to do with them.

"The missions of FMI and Retail Leader are closely aligned: to provide information about the highest standards and quality of the food supply in the world." – Harry Stagnito, President and CEO

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