We are retail grocery experts
Columinate’s roots are in helping people be successful in retail grocery. We grew up with food co-ops and natural foods independent retailers and we have a top-tier set of experts who know what it takes to run successful grocery stores.
Our consultants are teachers as well as experts and understand that the store’s management and staff will be the ones to create lasting value from our work. Columinate’s consultants are on top of the many driving forces changing what it takes to be successful in today’s marketplace. We are especially excited about participating in new healthy food and food access projects in communities that have limited grocery options.
Our experts can assist in almost every aspect of running your retail grocery operation.
Mighty Community Markets, presented by Jeanie Wells, provides comprehensive and accessible training for leaders at small grocery markets.
Here are a few key areas where our consultants can provide professional, results-driven, support to help your grocery’s margin and mission.
Operations Services
- Product mix & Category management
- Prepared foods & Fresh department programs
- Center store excellence
Finance Services
- Pricing strategies
- Financial & reporting fluency
- Open Book Management training
Administrative Support
- Staffing, hiring, and staff satisfaction surveys
- POS consulting
Find an Expert
Together, our consultants help you operate better, so your impact is greater. The sole mission of our team is to outfit your community for sustainable success.
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Tim Sullivan
Co-op & Conventional Retail Support
timsullivan@columinate.coop
712-579-6364 -
Scot DeStasio
Retail Consultant-Management on Contract
scotdestasio@columinate.coop
612-868-8750 -
Ari Derfel
Business Strategy & Finance Consultant
ariderfel@columinate.coop
250.777.7272 -