I hate putting things off. In fact, I once worked with a guy who admitted he put the “pro” in procrastination. That’s not good when working in the produce department.
If I took one lesson away from the recent PMG Produce Artist Award Series winter display contest, it was that merchandising creativity is alive and well. Much more than I’ve thought.
How do you suppose your department is regarded? By those in your company, those on your store management team, and especially by those in your neighborhood – your customers?
In the newspaper game, editors attempt to capture attention with catchy headlines. They hope the reader is intrigued by a compelling “hook” and sticks around to read on.
“If only my store manager knew…” So began a labor-related line I heard from many produce managers as I visited stores in my supervisor days — especially as spring uncoiled into summer in the produce aisle.
Fewer things in the produce aisle are more important than product rotation. I know I’ve mentioned it at least once or a dozen times in one way or another over the years, but it bears repeating.
