There are many training methods, from online courses to interactive in-person sessions. Try these popular methods to enhance your training sessions and quickly get your staff up to speed.
With winter weather in full force, many Western Corridor co-ops have had to adjust, adapt and pivot to deal with safety conditions, delayed deliveries and early closures. These challenges are difficult to plan for, but several co-ops got creative in how they responded.
If revenues soften because of an economic slowdown, deflationary downturn or a demand shock, your co-op will be more nimble and more resilient if you have made plans for action ahead of time. We offer five suggestions for how co-ops can prepare for recession or deflation.
Fairtrade America selected the co-op to be the site for a mural that features a portrait of a cacao farmer, symbolizing the co-op’s community commitment to understanding the stories behind the products we consume daily.
Give your customers a reason to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday by offering New Orleans–influenced foods in the deli, as well as the meat, seafood and produce items needed to prepare Creole favorites at home. These ideas will help you create a plan to capture sales around Mardi Gras.
2023’s sales growth and increasing customer counts indicate our system is strengthening, giving co-ops momentum heading into 2024. NCG’s CEO CE Pugh encourages co-ops to consider these factors to meet the challenges and demands of the coming year.
This past year, co-ops across the country made headlines and earned recognition for their efforts in community outreach and around diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s a recap of several of the inspiring co-op stories that took place in 2023.
Evenings at the co-op are prime time for newcomers and younger shoppers. Find out how to surprise and delight these potential member-owners with excellent customer experiences.
As the co-op celebrates its 50th year, the board of directors is focusing on creating a robust dialogue with community members. One tactic entailed holding “office hours,” with directors in the store to collect feedback and converse with members during peak shopping times.
Record spending is expected during this holiday season — absolutely justifying it as a time of vital importance when making product mix decisions for your store. These data-supported tips from SPINS can help ensure your shelves are primed and prepped for the holiday set.
