With stakes at an all-time high for both buyers and sellers, it is more important than ever for both parties to align values, motives, principles and outcomes for mutual success, says columnist Joe Watson.
Like the produce department, creating a great customer experience has changed dramatically of the years. The International Fresh Produce Association’s Joe Watson offers insight in this guest column.
While attending industry events requires taking time away from regular business, there is a return on investment from being involved — and a cost of missing out, says columnist Joe Watson.
The people serving in this vital role often come with a multitude of unique characteristics, as well as expertise and ideas, but some stores fail to tap into that resource, says columnist Joe Watson.
Oftentimes, evening shoppers get the leftovers, the picked-over product. The wet wall is drowned, the mango pyramid collapsed and the salad Picasso looks like mud now.