Over the past decade, leading supermarket chains have put a lot of time and resources into improving processes and increasing efficiency. And these efforts have paid off in a big way, with operating costs down across the industry. Still, fierce... (Read More)

How has technology impacted your supply chains? And furthermore, how do you use technological solutions to expand beyond your normal brick-and-mortar channels to achieve economies of scale? Just look at how shopping has changed. Grocery stores of... (Read More)

Many local grocery stores feel like they are getting squeezed out of the market. Why? It could be a matter of branding and marketing. Independent grocers or specialty food stores may find it challenging to compete in a tough marketplace, but it... (Read More)

People get food in many ways, yet a visit to their local store is still the primary method by which humans live and eat. And while the concept of “going grocery shopping” has stayed the same for a long time, the method by which people pay for... (Read More)

Is the price right? Pricing strategy in an era of record inflation has become one of the most pressing concerns of grocery stores nationwide this year. With U.S. inflation hovering at a 40-year high, prices of all fast-moving consumer goods are up... (Read More)

There's no doubt that your store's online effort is important. Consumers nationwide are shopping online for groceries much more now than they ever were before the pandemic. But even with that rapid adoption of online grocery shopping, 90% of... (Read More)

Coping with a global pandemic for 2+ years has led to greater numbers of consumers eating and drinking in a way that supports their health. It's also provided a big boost to the food as medicine movement, a specific approach to health and wellness... (Read More)

There's no doubt that many people leaving their jobs during the pandemic have been looking for better pay and benefits. New surveys from the Conference Board show that nearly a third of workers who left their jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak are... (Read More)

At UNFI Professional Services, we know that foot traffic is absolutely vital to the success of any grocery store. And we can help you leverage the power of other successful brands with programs proven to drive new and existing shoppers into your... (Read More)