![]() Morale might have improved somewhat from the awful levels of 18 months ago, but as a group, the store associates at many AUSA stores generally remain a not-happy and/or indifferent bunch. But here’s the dirty little secret that continues to exist under McCann’s 38-month tenure: store labor (hours) and training continue to be substandard by comparison to most retailers, let alone the one iconic merchant whose DNA includes depth of employment at its stores and a stellar associate training program. Let’s give the Carlisle, PA-based organization its due: “Project Thunder” has produced higher ID sales and improvements are very noticeable in those perishable areas where “Thunder” has been implemented. In no way, and I mean that in the most emphatic of terms, should the current state of Ahold USA be compared to Wegmans. However, all formulas contain intangibles and at one point in the video, McCann states that “we’re not setting out to get to the middle…but rather to become a retailer like Wegmans – they (consumers) really, really love to go beyond the functional place to buy groceries – to becoming part of those families’ lives. McCann also notes that the results are beginning to show signs of success as the $26 billion company has improved sales and earnings in recent quarters. This local Idaho farmers market is more than just a source for your locally sourced farm fresh produce, eggs, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods.In a recent video that was disseminated to suppliers and some media (including me), McCann reviewed the company’s progress as it continues its journey from “good to great.” The 46 year old British COO emphasizes how the “business wheel” (save money, invest it back, drive ID sales, accrue cash and then reinvest it back into the business) and the “promise wheel” (become a better place to shop, become a better place to work and be a better neighbor) must both work in unison for the “good to great journey” to be effective. Athol Farmers MarketĪBC Farmers Market is now the Athol Farmers Market, nourishing the North Idaho residents of the Athol, and surrounding communities. We invite you to visit them and support the farmers and artisans who make their market truly special. Red Top Market takes great pride and joy in boosting their local community. Don’t forget about their pumpkin patch this Fall!įollow Red Top on social media to stay up to date with all their special events, including meet-and-greets with wine makers and breweries, visits from Snake River Wine Tours on select Saturdays, 2nd Saturday Vendor Days (the second Saturday of the month), agricultural education classes, produce specials, and more! Sink your teeth into their Amaize specialty sweet white corn-this year, Red Top is proud to be the sole grower of Amaize across the valley! Additionally, you’ll find bell peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, and even some u-pick flowers. You can’t miss the field that wraps around the grass yard and back side of the market (it’s not the hop field to the east). Red Top is expanding its offerings by growing 32 acres of farm fresh produce right next to the market. Join Red Top for Thirsty Thursdays at 6 pm, where you can enjoy beer, wine, food trucks, and live music in their bar room. They offer an exceptional variety of fruits, veggies, dairy products, beef, honey, and more, sourced from local producers and artisans. Red Top is not your typical farmer’s market. ![]() Red Top Market, established in 2020 and part of the Gooding Farm family, is thrilled to announce exciting additions for 2023! They now proudly feature a kegerator tap system, courtesy of the generous folks at Hops and Pine Guesthouse, to serve refreshing beers on tap. ![]()
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