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Intensive Training Builds Staff Skills by Corinne Shindelar In May of 2000, general managers of the Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops (TCNFC) approved a proposal for new program, Leadership Development Training. TCNFC will begin its third session of this... |
07 Jan 2004 | #102 September - October - 2002 |
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Think Virtual, Act Real by Dave Gutknecht Redwood forests and food cooperatives: Near the westernmost point of California, these two seemingly unrelated systems impressed me in parallel ways while attending the Consumer Cooperative... |
07 Jan 2004 | #101 July - August - 2002 |
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Making Bulk User Friendly by Adam Fischler Bulk sells itself. The simplicity and environmentally sound practices inherent in bulk shopping are largely responsible for the success of this part of your store. As a bulk manager, I am daily... |
07 Jan 2004 | #102 September - October - 2002 |
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What's Next? by Dave Gutknecht One hundred issues of Cooperative Grocer: it's a nice round figure, 100, but I haven't been able to attach much significance to the number of this edition. However, I have two... |
07 Jan 2004 | #100 May - June - 2002 |
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Understanding Organics by Cissy Bowman Organics have a new look now, offering retailers a chance to educate customers and staff. Beyond GORP (Good Organic Retailing Practices) and retailer certification, there is further need for... |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Operational Improvement and You by Mel Braverman Operational Improvement and You |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Can Co-ops Pay a Livable Wage? by Carolee ColterCan Co-ops Pay a Livable Wage? |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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A Good Servant to the Co-op Community by Patricia Cumbie A Good Servant to the Co-op Community |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Co-op Devolution Part 2: by Dave GutknechtCo-op Devolution Part 2 |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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A Suggestion for Co-op Survival by Joe Holtz A Suggestion for Co-op Survival |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Branching, Blooming, and Branding by Ellen Michel Branching, Blooming, and Branding |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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It's Winter, So Think Summer! by Mark MulcahyLocal produce programs have come a long way in the past few years. Nearly every department I work with these days has some sort of local grower program in place. We all know the reasons for... |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Building a Cooperative Virtual Chain by Robynn Shrader NCGA: Building a Cooperative Virtual Chain |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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What's New at CGIN by Karen ZimbelmanWhat's New @ CGIN |
07 Jan 2004 | #104 January - February - 2003 |
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Eco-Labels: Truth or Consequences For the last several years we have been hearing about what has recently become the most recognized "eco-label" on Mother Earth: "Organic." In our stores, however, we see numerous other eco-labels... |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Market Strategy: Three-Part Research by Peter C. DavisMarket Strategy: Three-Part Research |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Directors Encouraged to Attend CCMA by Candace Dow Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference will be held June 12-14 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information, contact Ann Hoyt at 608/262-7390 or... |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Against War: A Co-op Primer by Dave Gutknecht Editorial: Against War |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Co-ops Take Action on GMOs by Lisa FordCo-ops Take Action on GMOs |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Sustainable Agriculture: Farm Bill Fractures by Kathy LawrenceSustainable Agriculture: Farm Bill Fractures |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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The Farmer in the Deli by Mark Mulcahy Janet Zeller of the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op and I recently led a workshop at the Ecological Farming Conference in California. During the session she described many of the wonderful consumer... |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Frontier CEO Describes Turnaround Progress, New Board Election by Andy PauleyFrontier CEO Describes Turnaround Progress, New Board Election |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Hunting Elephants and Taking Bus Rides: Leading a Fine Co-op Forward by Michelle Schry Hunting Elephants and Taking Bus Rides: Leading a Fine Co-op Forward |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Joint Purchasing, Ready or Not! by Joint Purchasing, Ready or Not! |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |
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Building a Foundation for Co-op Programs by Robynn ShraderBuilding a Foundation for Co-op Programs |
07 Jan 2004 | #105 March - April - 2003 |

