Armand Lobato

Opinion

A well-kept produce department often is a profitable one. Columnist Armand Lobato explains how to build a regimen that gets results.

February 06, 2025 09:33 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

When a clerk is worth a manager’s pay

When a manager takes a week off, someone has to step up. Columnist Armand Lobato discusses compensation for taking on those key responsibilities.

January 31, 2025 08:55 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Managers succeed by setting expectations and setting an example

Establishing rules, levying accountability and treating everyone fairly are keys to a well-run operation, says columnist Armand Lobato.

January 23, 2025 08:50 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Getting ahead with pluck and a little luck

Columnist Armand Lobato discusses how hard work, a desire to learn and some good fortune can lead to opportunity.

January 17, 2025 09:12 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

How one produce guy endured being stuck in a blizzard

Plans are good, but not everything goes according to plan. Columnist Armand Lobato recalls when a 10-minute commute became an 8-hour trek.

January 09, 2025 09:03 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Thoughts on 50 years in produce and what’s to come

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on how good managers make produce work look simple and his hope for the next generation.

January 02, 2025 08:28 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Revelations from the late shift

Working the occasional late night can show produce managers a lot about their operation and customers, says columnist Armand Lobato.

December 24, 2024 09:29 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Produce veterans can still learn from change

Columnist Armand Lobato explores finding success by embracing the ever-changing nature of the industry.

December 20, 2024 03:20 PM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Making sales with fruit baskets and holiday spirit

Bringing these elements into a produce department requires added effort, but customers will notice, says columnist Armand Lobato.

December 12, 2024 01:32 PM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Make shift changes seamless

When hockey teams have a sloppy shift change, bad things follow. The same is true in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato.

December 06, 2024 04:11 PM

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Armand Lobato