Cherie Phipps of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), Mike Hendry of Northgate Markets, and both Patrick Posey and Joe Reichard of Bristol Farms/Good Food Holdings joined Kevin Coupe, Content Editor for the Morning News Beat to discuss the importance of the Retail Management Certificate Program in creating equal opportunity and fostering social justice for all associates looking to find a pathway to a rewarding career in the grocery industry. Click for Oct. 26, 2020 interview.
In an article published May 18, 2020 by Brandman University, Matt Venegas, the university’s Assistant Vice Chancellor of Community and Corporate Relations, along with Bryan Kaltenbach, President of Krogers’ Food 4 Less/Foods Co Divisions, and Cherie Phipps, Education Director for the WAFC, shares insights for retaining rising company talent.
Key to retention is providing access for professional development and relevant certificates like the Retail Management Certificate. Read the full article by clicking on this link.
After 44 years with The Kroger Co.’s Smith’s President Jay Cummins plans to retire on April 29, 2016. His successor will be announced at a later date.
Cummins began his Kroger career as a clerk in 1972 in Huntington Beach, California. In the following years, he served in positions of increasing responsibility in store and district management and in grocery merchandising for the company’s Food 4 Less. In 2004, he was named president of the Food 4 Less division. Cummins was named president of the Mid-Atlantic division in 2007 before assuming his current role in 2014.
Cummins currently serves on the board of the Western Association of Food Chains and is a champion for the Retail Management Certificate.
“Working with Jay Cummins is an honor. He is a key supporter of the Retail Management Certificate and we will miss his energy and enthusiasm. I’ll never forget traveling with him to three states to promote the Retail Management Certificate Program to his employees. He is always encouraging his employees to pursue their certificate,” said Cherie Phipps, WAFC – Director, Retail Management Certificate.
Food retailers are in business
to serve their customers by providing safe, nutritious, affordable food and food safety is the number-one priority for supermarkets. Unfortunately, sometimes myths and common misunderstandings about the way in which supermarkets do business occur. Thanks to our friends at FMI, they are busting those myths and telling the real story.
MYTH: Grocery industry revenue is slowing.
MYTH: Nearly identical items may have different prices.
MYTH: Many grocery store jobs are low-paying and employment options at grocery stores are drying up in the U.S.
MYTH: Most Grocery Shoppers are Women.
We are looking forward to this year’s WAFC annual convention with Laura Bush, Magic Johnson, and many other inspiring presenters and food retail industry leaders. This year’s event is on track to be the most attended convention to date. Come experience this unique forum for learning, networking, and business collaboration.
May 2-6, 2015
JW Marriott Desert Springs
Palm Desert, CA
Special thanks to the Fred Myer team for helping highlight the benefits of the Retail Management Certificate Program.
According to a recent survey with grocery store managers conducted by the Food Marketing Institute, more than 90 percent of grocery store managers report loving their job.
This survey entitled, FMI Store Manager Survey: What Motivates the People Running our Stores, was conducted with over 1200 grocery store managers at 65 different companies to find out what makes them tick. A few of the findings included:
To see more of the results view the full 2014 report here.
Finding excuses of why you shouldn’t go back to school are easy. The typical ones include:
If you found yourself saying any these things — take a few minutes to watch our latest video featuring Retail Management Certificate students and graduates. You might be surprised by what they have to say.
