On this episode, we're delighted to have as our guests two longtime industry leaders, Mike O'Brien and Mike Tipton. Mike Tipton is the vice president of produce and floral at Schnuck Markets, and Mike O’Brien held that same role for 15 years before moving to the supply side, where he is now the vice president of sales and business development at Monterey Mushrooms. Mike and Mike discuss with host Ashley Nickle a wide array of topics, including labor, inflation, merchandising, value proposition, the produce department of the future, their takeaways from the recent Retail Conference, and more. Enjoy! 

This new podcast series is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. It is hosted by consultant and produce industry enthusiast Ashley Nickle. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out our archives to hear from folks including Mike Roberts with Harps Food Stores, Kevin Byers with PCC Community Markets, Mark Kruchinsky with Gerrity’s, and many more. Thanks for listening!