Im fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time outdoors, particularly on the. (Editor’s Note: KeHE Distributors sponsored the mentoring program at the 2020 NGA Show. A plastic bowl contains Atlantic silversides gathered at the edge of Buzzards Bay. I look forward to next year’s event and staying close to my mentee group! We can be great resources and mentors as you grow in your career, on whatever path that may take you. My hope is that this year’s student group opened their hearts and minds to all that the grocery industry has to offer, and that they continue to network with the industry leaders they met along the way. It’s important for us as industry leaders to pay attention to these differences to support the future growth of our business. They are looking for employers that drive greater sustainability efforts, flexible work options and “do good” in the world around them. What they expect in the workplace and from their employers is very different than when I entered the workforce out of college. It is interesting to watch them interact with suppliers and retailers, and get their general perspective on the industry as a whole. It’s also important to note that although Zoobic Safari is open Monday through Sunday, they are closed most holidays. The NGA Show brought additional learnings through the educational workshops and walking the show floor with my student team. Before you visit Zoobic Safari, be sure to take note of its opening hours You’ll need a couple hours to completely cover the entire zoo, so plan accordingly. I admit, I turn into their biggest cheerleader, cheering them on each day of the competition! Staffing a store 24 hours a day, seven days a. But that doesn’t mean catering to every single time that a given customer might want to pop in. Obviously, stores will want to be open when the majority of their customers want them to be. The opportunity to listen and provide feedback in real time is so important. There are multiple factors which small business must consider when they are deciding their opening hours. One of the best experiences is watching the team I have been paired with present their case study. It seems like the bar is raised with each group. Every year, I am amazed by the talent I see from these students. Each participating university is a given a live retailer case study in which they have several months to research and develop a solution for the retailer’s challenge. Blogger lets you safely store thousands of posts, photos, and more with Google. Part of my experience included being a judge for the Student Case Study Competition. You can even connect your blog directly to Google Analytics for a more. Like many of the students, I never imagined this is where my career would take me when I was in college working at Fry’s Food Stores. I love to share my story and passion for this industry, given my 30-plus years in this business. I never imagined that this experience would be something I look so forward to each year.Īs a mentor, my role is one of support and guidance, as well as providing feedback. I have had the pleasure of being a mentor for the student program for the past two years. Shellie Wood VP of Sales, KeHE Distributors
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