Published Articles
Help Save the Butchers in Progressive Grocer Independent
Progressive Grocer Independent magazine named Bob's Windham IGA its 2013 Independent Meat Department of the Year. The April 2013 article also identifies Bob as a 2013 PGI Outstanding Independent Award winner.
Bob Buonomano wrote about meat departments, employees, customer perception and the challenge of giving shoppers a reason to choose an independent store.
Saving the Butchers
The article explains the thinking that led to HSTB, dates the program to 2000 and explains why customers should know what a real service meat department can offer.
Your Best Foot Forward
This article focuses on department presentation, friendly and knowledgeable employees and repeatedly showing customers what makes an independent store different.
The Articles Explain the Program
If you want to understand why Help Save the Butchers was created, these original articles let you read the story in Bob's own words.
Read them to see what you should be able to expect from a real butcher: fresh-cut meat, knowledgeable people who can answer your questions, personal service, professional presentation and help choosing the cuts that work for your family.
That is what Help Save the Butchers is here to do for you - give you the information and butcher knowledge that helps you buy meat with confidence.