May / June 2014

All age groups reported a sunnier outlook, but millennials (aged 18-34) showed the greatest uptick in confidence, even though they've arguably suffered the most as a consumer segment since the recession began in 2008.

Some 84 percent of retailers have some sort of formal "onboarding" program for new hires, according to an exclusive Retail Leader survey.

Retail Leader sat down with Kurt Schertle, chief operating officer, for an exclusive discussion about the unique recipe that makes Weis Markets both different and successful.

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) continues to strive to be the leaders in food safety along the supply chain. Recent changes to our program include a mandatory, unannounced audit protocol, the addition of a broker module and clarification to code elements and terms used in the SQF Code.

A Letter from the President and CEO With the rapid spread of locations in which food is sold, consumers have greatly expanded their shopping repertoire.

We wish it was as easy when introducing a new product in the retail industry. Even the best of products, based on the traditional attribute of quality, generally stand only a 25 percent chance of succeeding.

Trade promotions are like families: You can't do without them, but sometimes you don't know what to do with them.

CEO Chris Sherrell is pictured with his wife (inset). The grand opening of the first Fresh Thyme store, in Morton Grove, Ill., was bustling with activity.