With rising costs and the competition stiffening, it is more important than ever to know where you stand.  The 2008 Independent Grocers Survey showed improved total store gross margins of 26.31 compared to 25.55 percent last year with profits before taxes slipping to 1.52 percent compared to 1.94 percent in the 2007 survey.  Order your survey today to find out how your retail grocery or independent supermarket stacks up. Results are broken down by department and average weekly sales volume to help you better benchmark your grocery operation. This valuable tool not only looks at operational , but also economic factors and key political issues impacting your business.

The 2008 Independent Grocers Survey is the result of an unprecedented, collaborative effort between FMS Solutions and the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.). It represents one of the most powerful, objective benchmarking tools available for members of the independent retail grocery industry to improve business performance in a changing - and challenging - marketplace. An exhaustive analysis based on survey responses from retailers of all sizes and formats, it covers industry-wide trends in key issues such as profitability, consumer attitudes and influences, and cost pressures.

Do you ever wonder how your store or stores stack up against similar grocery retailers in the industry? Do you wish you had tangible benchmarks for holding your managers accountable? The survey will give you a yardstick for measuring exactly how your operations should be performing. FMS Solutions can then help you turn this insight into action. For over 30 years, we have helped independent retail grocers and independent supermarkets succeed by transforming historic accounting and financial activities into timely, accurate decision support tools. With our expertise, you can get answers to your most pressing business concerns and improve your bottom-line performance.

Schedule a complimentary QuickBench benchmarking session now! 20 minutes of your time over the phone will open your eyes to a world of possibilities for improving your profitability. Email us or call 877-435-9400 x1224.

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