I’ve combed through our recent research reports on fresh foods and pulled out some of the topline findings around organic for some specific departments. These findings help form an organic shopper persona that can be important to your business strategy. I’d encourage you to download the full reports for greater insight and see our other industry research for consumer and operations insights.

A 2017 report by the Specialty Food Association (SFA) indicates that the specialty food category represents $127 billion, up 15 percent since 2014. Specialty foods are outpacing their non-specialty counterparts in nearly every category. And consistent with current trends, categories aligned with health and wellness and fresh are growing fastest.

Established in 2000 by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), the Retail Management Certificate is an industry-led accredited community college business program that provides food retail employees with the most relevant skills and competencies needed for managerial success. Through the program, students learn the key skills needed for retail management career progress.

The Trump administration is now past the “first 100 days” and looking to engage on longer-term issues. Congressional Republicans and the President have identified tax reform as one of their top priorities and are beginning to firm up plans for how to proceed. While discussions have been buzzing in Washington, D.C., questions remain as to whether lawmakers and the White House can agree on who will control the process or what a reformed tax code should look like.