This issue of COMPETE Magazine is all about being best in class. From private brands to value proposition messaging to digital coupons and omnichannel marketing, today’s local independent grocers must provide best in class solutions and offerings to their customers and employees to set them apart from their competition.

General Mills continued its consumer-centric approach with a significant move from one of its beloved brands, Totino’s, during Super Bowl 58.

Today, retail leaders are confronting labor challenges of great consequence and training can be the tool to help managers.