Business Skills

Most companies and departments measure performance against key performance indicators (KPIs). Read on for five things you need to know about KPIs.

To manage in the present work environment, being able to lead with emotional intelligence is now more important than ever. In fact, there is a strong correlation between a superior performance as a leader and a high level of emotional intelligence. Having a solid understanding of your own emotions and those of your employees can lead your team to a state of increased mindfulness, respect and productivity. Emotional intelligence is imperative to your success as a leader. Here are the top 5 emotional intelligence skills needed to improve leadership effectiveness.

While on a recent vacation in Ireland, of course I had to check out the local grocery stores. I am sure many of you do the same thing while vacationing! Click through the slideshow above to gain an understanding of how Irish grocery stores are bringing healthy living to their shoppers, based on my visits to SuperValu stores, of which there are more than 200 in Ireland.

Participants in this presentation will receive background on the concepts behind the development of nutrition navigation programs, with a specific focus on the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program. Dietitians Kitty Broihier and Allison Stowell will highlight how this scientifically based, patented program supports retail dietitians to help consumers make nutritious choices, improve in-store, on-pack, and e-commerce health and wellness messaging, and impact consumers long-term wellness.

Do you ever wonder what the future of eCommerce is going to look like? Experts believe it will be a space where consumers are both enriched and supplemented above and beyond what is available at the present time.

Jean Oelwang, author of the new book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen, conducted hundreds of interviews over the past 15 years to look at how these connections, when nurtured correctly, can help us achieve more, persevere and amplify our impact. Here are some of her insights on how to strengthen existing connections and forge new meaningful partnerships.

Have you ever considered how a mastermind group could enhance your work and career growth? Join this discussion to learn how two RDBA mastermind group pilots are benefitting their retail RD members.

If you’ve started spring cleaning your home or yard you may be shocked by how much stuff has accumulated over the long winter. It always feels so good to clear out the clutter and start the season with a clean, fresh home. But have you ever considered spring-cleaning your brain?

They call themselves “Minnesota’s First Zero-Waste Shop” and are committed to helping “the everyday person live trash-free by providing package free and plastic free goods.” Given consumer interest in sustainability, food waste and related topics, there are viable ideas for implementation in traditional retail that can be assimilated from Tare Market.

The ongoing pandemic, shift to online shopping, product shortages, and supply chain issues impact departments of the grocery store in different ways. This article explores these departmental impacts.