Colemans' produce manager named one of the best by United Fresh Loblaw only grocer on list of Best Employers for New Canadians The best career advice I ever received We asked top grocers to share the pearls of wisdom that helped them get to where they are today Manager's special Bill Skeard, store manager at Colemans’ The Garden Market in Corner Brook, N.L., was the only Canadian among nine finalists in the Food Marketing Institute’s 12th Store Manager awards competition in May. Sample this! Sampling is one of the most effective sales tactics that can be done in your store. Design dos It’s amazing how bad design in a supermarket can stick out like a sore thumb Emotional rescue Shoppers show different emotions in different stores. Be a store-y teller It’s time to take your flyer beyond dollars and cents and tell customers what makes your store special The main events It’s hard enough to run a grocery store, let alone put on a show for customers. Catch of the day A fish shop in Toronto finds a little extra work makes big waves on sustainable seafood First Previous 210 211 212 213 214 Next Last