Slashing prices on the produce essentials customers need for Thanksgiving through New Year’s is critical to the bottom line, says columnist Armand Lobato.
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.
Even with a solid background in management in another area, the success of someone in charge often comes down to having hands-on produce know-how, says columnist Armand Lobato.
While a manager can admire everything that’s done right in their produce aisle, a consumer’s view can offer a humbling — and needed — perspective, says columnist Armand Lobato.
