The value of this influential organization transcends throughout the board of directors and all members of the CFIC, and is important in both North and South Carolina. CFIC helps propel our businesses and ensures we understand and exercise our impact in the greater grocery industry.

CFIC delivers extraordinary value by serving as the voice, connector, and catalyst for the grocery industry. Through its advocacy efforts, CFIC helps protect and advance the interests of retailers and suppliers on the issues that matter most. At the same time, it creates an environment where industry partners can build relationships, exchange ideas, and work together to drive innovation and growth. CFIC’s ability to connect people, influence policy, and strengthen collaboration across the industry makes it an invaluable asset to our business and a driving force behind the success of grocery retail in the Carolinas.

I view CFIC as one of the best organizations in our industry for bringing people together. It provides a forum where retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and service providers can build meaningful relationships, learn from one another, and collaborate on issues that matter to grocery. CFIC also plays an important role in advocating for our industry and helping ensure our collective voice is heard on legislative and regulatory issues. Those relationships and efforts create real value for grocery and help position independent retailers for long-term success.