Keeping Groceries Alive

Webinar 4: Assessing Markets & Community Needs

Communities change over time, and ownership transitions present an opportunity for the grocery store to adapt to community needs. Are there new services that should be offered, does the store need a facelift? What about partnering with another business to provide an additional amenity for your community? This webinar will discuss methods for assessing an existing grocery store, involve your community and gauge the store’s market in order to facilitate a successful business transition.

PowerPoint slides (pdf)
Q&A summary (pdf)

Additional materials:

• A Kansas Guide to a Community Food Assessment (pdf)
• The Community Toolbox
• Community Assessment, Building Coalition Series, Ohio State University Extension
• Community Assessment Tools, Rotary International (pdf)
• Survey Resources, Rural Grocery Initiative (pdf)
• Store Audit Guide, Food Co-Op Initiative (pdf)