Running a grocery store is a balancing act. There are deliveries to receive, shelves to stock, prices to update, inventory to manage, and customers to serve. Day after day, these tasks add up, taking time and energy from your team. What if there was a way to make all of that easier? What if your store could operate more efficiently without sacrificing the customer experience?
That’s exactly what UNFI’s operational efficiency solutions are designed to do. These tools help independent grocers streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy throughout daily operations. The result is a store that runs more smoothly for your team and feels easier and more dependable for your customers.
Operational efficiency doesn’t just save time. It builds confidence. Customers notice when prices are accurate, when products are available, and when checkout is seamless. These small but meaningful improvements can create a better experience that brings shoppers back again and again.
Smarter Ordering Across Departments
One of the big challenges any retailer faces is managing inventory and ordering. Traditional ordering often involves flipping through paper catalogs or hunting for products on multiple systems.
UNFI’s ordering solutions consolidate all your UNFI accounts and catalogs into a single, mobile-friendly platform. With handheld devices, your team can quickly scan items, review product details, manage favorites, and build orders on the fly.
This helps reduce errors and ensures the items you need are ordered more efficiently. Rather than spending hours tied up in the back office, your staff can focus on serving customers and keeping shelves stocked with the right products. Faster, more accurate ordering means you are less likely to run out of high-demand items, and you’ll spend less time correcting mistakes. For shoppers, that means finding what they want more often, and a store that feels reliable and well-managed.
Price Changes That Happen When You Need Them
Price changes are a fact of life in grocery retail. Whether it’s a seasonal promotion, a supplier change, or a competitive pricing adjustment, updating prices across the store can be time-consuming when done manually. The operational efficiency tools offered by UNFI help automate and manage price changes across your store.
Instead of manually entering price updates one by one, these systems allow you to manage price changes rapidly and consistently. Prices on the shelf and in your registers stay aligned, reducing customer confusion and checkout disputes. Customers appreciate clear, accurate pricing because it builds trust. And when your team isn’t tied up with repetitive updates, they have more time to focus on customers and other operational priorities.
Shelf Tags, Labels, and Signage That Work for You
Clear communication is a key part of the shopping experience. Shelf tags and labels help customers quickly find pricing, differentiators, and promotional information without guesswork. But managing and printing your own shelf tags can take time and introduce errors.
UNFI’s shelf tag and label solutions offer retailers professional tools to keep pricing information up to date and easy to read. Accurate shelf tags reduce confusion, speed shopping decisions, and help create a smoother customer experience. When shoppers know they can trust what they see on the shelf, your store earns credibility and loyalty.
Strategic Pricing Support to Stay Competitive
Retail pricing isn’t just about setting a number. It’s about understanding your market, balancing value and profitability, and making smart decisions based on data. UNFI’s strategic pricing solutions provide competitive insights and analysis that help you make those decisions with confidence.
With access to industry data and pricing trends, you can adjust your pricing approach to meet customer expectations while maintaining healthy margins. Strategic pricing moves your business beyond reactive changes and toward proactive planning that supports long-term success.
Why Efficiency Matters to Your Customers
Operational efficiency touches every part of the store, but its biggest impact is on the customer. When inventory is well-managed, orders arrive on time, pricing is accurate, and signage is clear, shopping becomes effortless. Customers leave with what they need, and they remember the experience.
A smoother store experience also means happier employees. When your team isn’t bogged down by repetitive tasks, they can focus on customer service, product knowledge, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. That’s how loyalty is built.
Operational Excellence Builds Business Strength
Independent retailers are among the most nimble and community-focused businesses out there. With the right tools from UNFI, operational efficiency becomes a strength that supports growth, saves time, and enhances the experience for both customers and teams.
By making your store easier to manage, you make it easier to succeed. Contact us today to learn more.
Running a grocery store is a balancing act. There are deliveries to receive, shelves to stock, prices to update, inventory to manage and customers to serve. Day after day, these tasks add up, taking time and energy from your team. What if there was a way to make all of that easier? What if your store could operate more efficiently without sacrificing the customer experience?
That’s exactly what operational efficiency solutions from UNFI are designed to do. These tools help independent grocers streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy throughout daily operations. The result is a store that runs more smoothly for your team and feels easier and more dependable for your customers. Operational efficiency doesn’t just save time. It builds confidence. Customers notice when prices are accurate, when products are available, and when checkout is seamless. These small but meaningful improvements can create a better experience that brings shoppers back again and again.
Smarter Ordering Across Departments
One of the big challenges any retailer faces is managing inventory and ordering. Traditional ordering often involves flipping through paper catalogs or hunting for products on multiple systems. UNFI’s ordering solutions consolidate all your UNFI accounts and catalogs into a single, mobile-friendly platform. With handheld devices, your team can quickly scan items, review product details, manage favorites, and build orders on the fly. This helps reduce errors and ensures the items you need are ordered more efficiently. Rather than spending hours tied up in the back office, your staff can focus on serving customers and keeping shelves stocked with the right products. Faster, more accurate ordering means you are less likely to run out of high-demand items, and you’ll spend less time correcting mistakes. For shoppers, that means finding what they want more often, and a store that feels reliable and well-managed.
Price Changes That Happen When You Need Them
Price changes are a fact of life in grocery retail. Whether it’s a seasonal promotion, a supplier change, or a competitive pricing adjustment, updating prices throughout the store can be time intensive if done manually. The operational efficiency tools offered by UNFI help automate and manage price changes across your store. Instead of manually entering price updates one by one, these systems allow you to manage price changes rapidly and consistently. Prices on the shelf and in your registers stay aligned, reducing customer confusion and checkout disputes. Customers appreciate clear, accurate pricing because it builds trust. And when your team isn’t tied up with repetitive updates, they have more time to focus on customers and other operational priorities.
Shelf Tags, Labels, and Signage That Work for You
Clear communication is a key part of the shopping experience. Shelf tags and labels help customers quickly find pricing, differentiators, and promotional information without guesswork. But managing and printing your own shelf tags can take time and open the door to errors. UNFI’s shelf tag and label solutions offer retailers professional tools to keep pricing information up to date and easy to read. Accurate shelf tags reduce confusion, speed shopping decisions, and help create a smoother customer experience. When shoppers know they can trust what they see on the shelf, your store earns credibility and loyalty.
Strategic Pricing Support to Stay Competitive
Retail pricing isn’t just about setting a number. It’s about understanding your market, balancing value and profitability, and making smart decisions based on data. UNFI’s strategic pricing solutions provide competitive insights and analysis that help you make those decisions with confidence. With access to industry data and pricing trends, you can adjust your pricing approach to meet customer expectations while maintaining healthy margins. Strategic pricing moves your business beyond reactive changes and toward proactive planning that supports long-term success.
Why Efficiency Matters to Your Customers
Operational efficiency touches every part of the store, but its biggest impact is on the customer. When inventory is well-managed, orders arrive on time, pricing is accurate, and signage is clear, shopping becomes effortless. Customers leave with what they need, and they remember the experience. A smoother store experience also means happier employees. When your team isn’t bogged down by repetitive tasks, they can focus on customer service, product knowledge, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. That’s how loyalty is built.
Operational Excellence Builds Business Strength
Independent retailers are among the most nimble and community-focused businesses out there. With the right tools from UNFI, operational efficiency becomes a strength that supports growth, saves time, and enhances the experience for both customers and teams. By making your store easier to manage, you make it easier to succeed.
