Armand Lobato

Opinion

I was doing some spring cleaning when Russ T. Blade emerged from behind some folders. “Rusty,” as readers know is the miniature imaginary produce manager who occasionally drops in to talk shop.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

All produce needs sometimes is a push

I hear the most interesting things while shopping.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

First impressions matter, even from the curb

I can tell you what turns off potential customers.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

A little mind-reading in the produce aisle

If only we could read what our produce customers are really thinking.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Everyone wants into the produce department

Products that win produce department category ownership and placement generally help drive fresh produce sales as well.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Instill a culture of courtesy in your department

Courtesy, and by extension professionalism, begins at the top. Or it should.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Avoiding summertime shrink

As summer is peak season for produce volume and sales, it is also peak season for shrink.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Produce economics 101

You’ve heard of razor-thin margins? That’s the grocery business.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Overthinking can stall your department’s productivity

All retail details are important, but at some point, someone has to take charge and say, “OK, let’s run with this.” And move on.

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Your department’s stock conditions condition customers

How is the produce department similar to soda, to chips, to beer?

November 15, 2022 01:42 AM

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Armand Lobato