Armand Lobato

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Columnist Armand Lobato addresses a question that persisted during years of store visits as a produce retail specialist.
Regular culling helps minimize shrink and maximize freshness and quality in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Slashing prices on the produce essentials customers need for Thanksgiving through New Year’s is critical to the bottom line, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Columnist Armand Lobato recalls taking a much-needed break from the constant demands of being a produce buyer.
Produce clerks’ courteous interactions with shoppers can enhance the in-store experience, but they should also know when it reaches a counterproductive point, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Are overnight graveyard shifts common in the produce aisle? No, but there’s a place for overnight shifts, and with them come many benefits, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Every season is ripe for coming up with ideas to push sales with secondary displays, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato.
While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Every display can be an eye-catcher if given the right touch and proper care, says columnist Armand Lobato.