SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The theme was collaboration as social media marketers and retail dietitians mingled with suppliers and C-suite executives at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More
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Quality inspectors are the eyes of a fresh produce operation, spotting issues that can lead to shrink at any point. They can also report on quality, which helps in promoting and marketing, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Apr 12, 2023
- Produce Retail , PMG Industry Perspective
Produce display signing is typically a well-honed program — but easy it isn’t, and sign management can quickly regress into chaos if not handled properly, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Apr 05, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
State Attorney General Kris Mayes has launched an antitrust investigation of the proposed merger, and listening sessions are scheduled for participants to hear directly from those who will be affected by this move... Read More
- Mar 30, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail , Arizona , Pricing
The National Grocers Association created a TV commercial saying the tactics of dominant food retailers are unfair and discriminatory, harming the ability of smaller, locally owned businesses to compete... Read More
- Mar 29, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , PMG Retailer Insight , Governmental Regulations , Produce Retail
For many grocery chains, the gross profit list is the pass or fail standard for departments. However, things aren’t always what they seem to be, and they sometimes warrant another look, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Mar 29, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
How retail dietitians drive produce purchases in the store and online... Read More
- Mar 28, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , PMG Retailer Insight , Nutrition , Produce Retail
The theme of this spring issue is education. If we’re doing our jobs right, we’re learning all the time, day in, day out, year round... Read More
- Mar 28, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
When my friend asked if I wanted to join her volunteer group working in a New York City charity kitchen (with promise of brunch afterwards!), I jumped at the chance for a new adventure. Little did I realize ..... Read More
- Mar 23, 2023
- Nutrition , Social Responsibility , PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
On March 12, at the 2023 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, food and tech leaders discussed how they make good on their promises to customers and make headway on big plans... Read More
- Mar 22, 2023
- Texas , PMG Industry Perspective , PMG Retailer Insight , Sustainability , Marketing-Communications , Carbon
A leader who gives what is needed to succeed often sees a return in worker moral — and optimal sales, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Mar 22, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
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- Mar 08, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
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- Feb 15, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail








