Macro Trends Reshaping Food Retailing

In 1988 Walmart forever changed the world of food retailing by opening the first Supercenter in Washington, Missouri. Since then other alternative formats and channels such as Dollar (Extreme Value), Chain Drug, and Warehouse/Club have collectively siphoned dollar share from the Traditional Grocery Channel. In 1988, Traditional Grocery held the lion's share of food and consumables, with a dollar share of 90%. At the close of 2006, the channel's share had declined to 50%. At the end of 2015, dollar share had reached an all-time-low of 46%.

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Inmar to Again Offer Technology Help to the Community

Members of Inmar Technology team will again lend its skills to the community, hosting another Community Tech Night in conjunction with WinstonNet. The Technology team members will be available from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Fourteenth Street Community Center, 2020 N.E. 14th Street in Winston-Salem.

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David Mounts Discusses the Importance of a Data Bill of Rights on Triad Today

David Mounts Discusses the Importance of a Data Bill of Rights on Triad Today

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The 2016 Inmar Analytics Forum: A Multi-faceted Discussion

If you were not unable to join us for the 2016 Inmar Analytics Forum, I encourage you to seek out a colleague or peer who participated and ask about their experience. My expectation is that you'll hear about an outstanding event that not only shed light on strategies for using data analytics to engage shoppers, generate loyalty, build brand and grow revenue but also illuminated the obligation those with access to data have to use it judiciously and share it appropriately.

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How Quality is Changing the Pharmacy Business Model

​ The shift in healthcare from the fee-for-service business model to value based reimbursement is being implemented in pharmacy in 2016, and will continue to evolve. Retail pharmacies face significant implications as a result of this shift.

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Conversation Can Fuel Supply Chain Transformation

There is power in conversation. That power derives from the sharing of information, the possibilities in heeding it, and the portent of results to come from it. The future of supply chain excellence relies on such collaboration around shared information. I recently witnessed the power of conversation during a discussion session at the Inmar Analytics Forum in mid-April.

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Regulatory Costs Go Deeper Than Penalties

Every year more companies step up to find ways to be vigilant about the environmental impact of their business. While no one will hide the desire to avoid the multimillion-dollar fines levied for violations in recent years, doing the right thing has its own expenses. While the principles behind compliance and environmental stewardship are important and virtuous, today's regulatory burdens bear direct and indirect costs. Addressing and averting the costs of non-compliance require the right investments in process, people and technology.

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Inmar's Girls on Fire Robotics Team Heads to World Championship

In just their second year since formation, Inmar-sponsored Girls on Fire robotics team will compete in the World Championship April 27 — 30 in St. Louis, MO. The team qualified after winning their category at the FIRST Robotics Competition — North Carolina State Championship held recently in Charlotte.

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David Mounts Discusses Why Collaboration is Essential to Innovation on Triad Today

Lack of technology and data will not be what inhibits future innovation. David Mounts and host Jim Longworth discuss why collaboration is now essential.

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