Armand Lobato

Opinion

The art of the produce manager transfer

“You’re being transferred.”

November 15, 2022 01:35 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

How to balance labor caps and experience needs

Sports teams aren’t the only ones with labor caps.

November 15, 2022 01:35 AM

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Armand Lobato

News

So much to be thankful for

No matter what, there is always something we can be thankful for.

November 15, 2022 01:35 AM

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Armand Lobato

Best practices: Ten steps for receiving and breaking down a produce load

The old saying that “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” applies so well to receiving a produce delivery.

November 15, 2022 01:35 AM

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Armand Lobato

News

How to keep your customers

From which chain does a customer go home with their goods, feeling like “their” store is somewhere they’re likely to return to on a regular basis?

November 15, 2022 01:35 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

The produce manager’s hats

Produce managers wear a lot of hats. They are, in essence, merchandisers, inventory control specialists, shrink monitors, clerk trainers and mentors.

November 15, 2022 01:34 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

The assistant-to-produce-manager transition

Produce managers attain their skills over many years, learning everything from the difference between regular and flat leaf parsley to which mango variety tends to be the most popular and flavorful.

November 15, 2022 01:34 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Signing for success: It’s all in the details

One task that is loaded with details in a produce remodel? Signing.

November 15, 2022 01:34 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

A five-minute discussion, a five-year career plan

I once called on a young produce manager who showed loads of potential but lacked direction in his career.

November 15, 2022 01:34 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Take time to write that order

One of the big focal points of those managing a retail operation is to have plenty of stock on hand to maximize sales.

November 15, 2022 01:34 AM

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Armand Lobato