FMI Association News

Supply Chain Conference - SAVE THE DATE

FMI dailyLead | Nov 21, 2008

April 5 to 8, 2009
Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami

Retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers will address every aspect of the supply chain, including transportation and security challenges or threats and quality control at the Supply Chain Conference. Attendees will learn the latest strategies for increasing efficiencies and minimizing out-of-stocks.

The conference will feature leading authorities in supply-chain management, and provides a series of education breakout sessions to network and brainstorm on current supply-chain challenges.

Visit www.fmi.org/events/ to register today!

Loss Prevention Conference

FMI dailyLead | Nov 20, 2008

March 1 to 4, 2009
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, San Diego

Attend the only conference with food-industry-specific case studies involving information on security breaches, gang violence and food security. Explore innovative solutions to help you reduce shrink and detect fraud at FMI's 2009 Loss Prevention Conference.

Visit www.fmi.org/events/ for more information.

NEW!! Supermarket Security and Loss-Prevention 2008

FMI dailyLead | Nov 19, 2008

FMI's research found an increase in employee theft, shoplifting and ORC over the past year. Sharpening loss-prevention measures will be key in keeping down shrink levels. FMI's latest security and loss-prevention research presents supermarket-specific benchmarks by company size, sales and format. In today's marketplace it is essential to compare your company's results to that of industry peers in the areas of loss-prevention spending, apprehensions, shrink, technology and manpower.

Available now at www.fmi.org for $95 (member rate).

Future Connect -- New Leadership Development Conference

FMI dailyLead | Nov 18, 2008

May 4 to 6, 2009
Hyatt Regency -- Dallas

Join retailers, wholesalers and suppliers at Future Connect -- the first food industry leadership talent development conference created by the Food Marketing Institute.

Suppliers and service providers will attend Future Connect to:

Understand retailer concerns and business metrics.
Supplement and accelerate in-house training initiatives.
Meet high-profile retail associates from all levels of a variety of companies.
Collaborate with retail partners on planning of merchandising, promotions and other sales-building ideas.

Roundtable discussions provide excellent opportunities for supplier and service-provider associates to develop relationships with retail customers that will grow as they advance their careers.

More than 1,300 retail associates from across the food industry are already registered to attend. Make sure your associates attend Future Connect to meet these up-and-coming leaders!

Visit www.fmifutureconnect.com to register or learn more.

Guidance for the control of Listeria monocytogenes -- free for FMI members!

FMI dailyLead | Nov 14, 2008

This important document provides guidance for minimizing food-safety risks related to the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in retail food stores. It includes information about employee training and consumer education as well as samples of standard operating procedures, checklists and verification forms.

For a practical approach to enhancing food safety in supermarkets, download your free copy today at www.fmi.org/store/ (hard copies available for $5).

Information Service's Greenlight Special offers free industry research

FMI dailyLead | Nov 13, 2008

FMI's Information Service houses an extensive collection of industry data. The Greenlight Special features a compelling statistic from FMI research each month. Visit www.fmi.org/facts_figs/ to find out this month's statistic.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

FMI dailyLead | Nov 12, 2008

2009 FMI Store Manager Awards -- presented at Future Connect

The supermarket store manager is critical to integrating the store into the surrounding community and achieving business success. FMI recognizes store managers who excel in customer and community service with the FMI Store Manager Awards.

Nine finalists will receive:

Two tickets to Future Connect May 4 to 6, 2009
Three nights' hotel accommodations in Dallas
Plus, three Grand Prize winners will be recognized and receive $1,000 each!

The deadline to submit your account of superior store manager performance is March 2, 2009. Call Bonnie Cobbs at (202) 452-8444 for more information.

Be Food Safe

FMI dailyLead | Nov 10, 2008

Your customers are craving food-safety information. The nonprofit Partnership for Food Safety Education created and tested Be Food Safe for the retail setting. Plan to communicate with customers on this important topic in 2009!

Visit www.befoodsafe.org for more information.

FMI's Associate Member Program offers exclusive benefits to suppliers

FMI dailyLead | Nov 07, 2008

FMI's Associate Member Program provides industry suppliers with exclusive benefits, programs and services designed to sharpen their competitive edge. Choose from four tiers of member benefits and gain:

Access - Meet and market to today's leading food retailers and wholesalers.

Exposure - Secure placement of your brand in front of the most relevant prospects.

Intelligence - Stay ahead of the competition with powerful information to guide your way.

For more information, visit www.fmi.org/associate/ or contact Libby Martin at (202) 220-0806 or lmartin@fmi.org for more information.

2009 Annual Meat Conference

FMI dailyLead | Nov 03, 2008

March 8 to 10, 2009
Denver, Colo.

Save the Date! The 2009 Annual Meat Conference will deliver bold thinking about selling strategies, operational efficiencies, packaging, marketing, technology and work force issues. Discover how to apply these practical ideas to your operations!

Visit www.meatconference.com to register today!

NEW! Transportation Benchmarks 2008

FMI dailyLead | Oct 31, 2008

In the world of food distribution, one issue overshadows all others: the rising price of diesel fuel, which has doubled in recent years to more than $4 a gallon. See how wholesalers and self-distributing retailers are aggressively conserving fuel by planning the most efficient routes, reducing road speeds and idling time, eliminating empty miles, consolidating loads and increasing backhaul deliveries, among numerous measures. Transportation Benchmarks 2008 also provides an in-depth review of all aspects of fleet operations, including staffing, equipment, key performance ratios and fleet maintenance. Purchase your copy today for as low as $95 at www.fmi.org/store/.

FMI Associate Member Program Offers Exclusive Benefits to Suppliers

FMI dailyLead | Oct 30, 2008

Exposure - Secure placement of your brand in front of the most relevant prospects.

Intelligence - Stay ahead of the competition with powerful information to guide your way.

For more information, visit www.fmi.org/associate/ or contact Libby Martin at (202) 220-0806 or lmartin@fmi.org for more information.

"The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2008"

FMI dailyLead | Oct 27, 2008

"Speaks" is FMI's flagship report on the annual state of the food retail industry. Known for its in-depth and up-to-date information, this report is full of operational benchmarks, sales and financial performance statistics, differentiation techniques and retailer insights into the competitive environment. Read about the industry's sales growth, operating costs, advertising spending, sustainability programs and recall policies. Compare your company's performance to that of others in the industry or gain a better understanding of the food retailing industry.

Visit www.fmi.org/store/ to buy your copy of "Speaks" today, starting at $95.

Planning your 2009 health & wellness programming

FMI dailyLead | Oct 24, 2008

Remember, as a Be Food Safe participating retailer you will receive consumer-friendly food-safety education content and outreach tools developed by the nonprofit Partnership for Food Safety Education. Participate now! Visit www.befoodsafe.org for more information.

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