Business Skills

Food Waste is a complex issue resulting in about 20 pounds of food wasted per person each month. Individual retailer efforts, industry collaborations, government initiatives, and consumer education are key to addressing the issue.

When it comes to business skills, mastering the art of "managing upward" builds positive relationships, setting the stage for increased responsibility and success.

Want to move the needle and make things happen? It all comes down to how you manage relationships. Retail dietitians can increase impact by nurturing business, consumer, and peer relationships.

People management is essential to advancing your career and can be a rewarding experience. What does it take to be an effective people manager?

Negotiation skills are fundamental to business and will help dietitians thrive in the retail industry. By getting comfortable with a few simple principles, you’ll be prepared for successful and confident negotiations.

What is a personal brand and why is it important to retail dietitians? RDBA’s executive director, Annette Maggi, shares five tips and insights from her experience working for an iconic brand. Learn why your personal brand is a critical element of your success.

You’re a dietitian. What can you possibly learn from a marketer? Quite a bit, if you work for a retailer. Getting outside of the “nutrition box” is one of the biggest challenges faced by retail dietitians, especially if you’re new to the industry. When I was working for the Central Market Division of the H.E.B. Grocery Company, my most important mentors were those in operations and, yes, marketing.

There has never been a better time to be a registered dietitian (RD), both in terms of positive impact on public health and professional opportunities. But... it's up to the RD to make the biggest impact possible. Here are some tips to help retail RDs lead the way, developing relationships that will build store loyalty while moving the needle on public health.