Armand Lobato

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Working the occasional late night can show produce managers a lot about their operation and customers, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Columnist Armand Lobato explores finding success by embracing the ever-changing nature of the industry.
Bringing these elements into a produce department requires added effort, but customers will notice, says columnist Armand Lobato.
When hockey teams have a sloppy shift change, bad things follow. The same is true in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Amid times of division, this Thanksgiving message is as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago.
Amid times of division, this Thanksgiving message is as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago.
Though some think higher-ups “don’t know what it’s like” being a clerk, these veterans have plenty of knowledge to share with those aspiring to advance.
Columnist Armand Lobato explains one produce manager’s system of fixing troubled stores by committing to a monthlong push with no days off to get the ship righted.
Spontaneous visits to walk through operation areas still work well for the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato.
While some chains use a combination of hand-stacking and gentle pouring, depending on available labor and time, columnist Armand Lobato examines the pros and cons of both methods to see how they truly stack up.