Some organizations are looking for growth opportunities, while others are looking to exit. This session will give you an in-depth look at multiples and what drives those multiples up for your business. 

Explore the next generation of GOT Systems and how the launch of real-time, data-driven tools can help retailers improve performance by department. Learn how to transform your store’s operations, maximize profits, and respond quickly to trends by leveraging the new GOT Portal. 

We have seen the trends from pre-Covid 19 to post Covid 19 inflation. In today’s current economic environment we are seeing softening in the marketplace and ever stronger competition. Learn what the profit leaders are doing to both excel in today’s market and prepare for what’s next.  

Financial literacy isn’t just for CFOs—it’s a critical skill for store managers, department heads, and high-potential leaders. But research shows that many independent grocery teams overestimate profit margins and underappreciate the financial levers that drive long-term success.

This session brings together three dynamic retailers who are moving beyond awareness to action—each bringing a unique approach to building a financially fluent organization:

• Mandy Tomlin, CFO, Brookshires Grocery Company
• Paul Rowton – VP, Edwards Food Giant
• William Burns – President, Grocery Basket of Grenada, MS

We’ll explore how these companies are building cultures of financial fluency, encouraging data-driven decision making, and equipping the next generation of store leaders to think like owners.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to go deeper, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas—and a better understanding of how to take the next step on your financial literacy journey.

Automate your process to upload sales, time & attendance, billbacks, payroll, fixed assets, and invoices through leveraging interfaces and uploads in the FMS accounting platform. In this session our tenured FMS experts will help you better leverage the platform to decrease error prone manual inputs that can lead to data entry mistakes or lack of data. By learning to decrease data collection times with precision accuracy you will empower your people to make data driven decisions faster.  

Global and domestic economic shifts, new legislation, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts are putting added pressure on grocery operations. Managing shrink has never been more essential to profitability. In this session, Doug Haworth and the GOT Team will demonstrate how GOT equips retailers to take control with actionable, real-time data. Learn how to combat losses by identifying shrink and markdown trends, order smarter with precise demand forecasting, and manage perishable inventory effectively. See how enhanced placement tools streamline labor, improve price verification, and highlight top sellers. Discover how smarter data use drives stronger margins and operational efficiency.