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Grocery Store Operation Information

Get the details you need to run your store smoothly. I’ve organized key grocery store operation info to help you manage staff, stock, and sales efficiently.

How to Calculate Markup and Margin for Retail

November 9, 2023August 27, 2019 by Jeff Campbell

Trying to figure out how much to price a product and how much profit you can make when you sell it is tricky. But after 20+ years in retail grocery, here’s what I’ve learned about how to calculate markup and margin for retail: Margin is the percentage of your sales price that is profit. Markup … Read more

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How to Build a Grocery Display – Merchandising that Sells!

November 8, 2023August 20, 2019 by Jeff Campbell

They might seem simple enough, but great displays can make or break a grocery store. So learning how to build a grocery display is one of the first things successful grocery store managers need to learn. A great grocery display has 2-3 products that are likely to be purchased together. It needs to look abundant, … Read more

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How to Fire an Employee With a Bad Attitude

November 9, 2023August 20, 2019 by Jeff Campbell

As a store or department manager, eventually, you have to reprimand or even fire someone. The worst of these situations often lead to us wondering how to fire an employee with a bad attitude. For employees with a bad attitude, first, address the issue verbally. Then in written form, if no improvement is made. Give … Read more

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Is Grocery Outlet’s Independent Operator Program a Good Deal?

November 8, 2023August 16, 2019 by Jeff Campbell

I have a good friend that just became an owner of a store with Grocery Outlet.  As I heard him tell me about his experience, I began to wonder is the grocery outlet independent operator program a good deal? You need a minimum of $25,000, but be prepared to invest up to $200,000 total, the … Read more

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About Me


Hi! I'm Jeff Campbell. I was a leader for Whole Foods Market for over 2 decades. I worked in 9 stores in 4 states, not counting the hundred-plus stores I've assisted in other ways. I was a Global All-Star, a Gold Pen Winner, and won Top-10 Store (company-wide) 3 times in addition to Best New Store (company-wide).

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