Face-Block

Face-Block

n. See WALL-BLOCK.

FE

FE

adj. “Front End,” as in the GROCERY MANAGER'S notation of “FE-2” to indicate “A DISPLAY at the Front End of AISLE 2.” See FRONT2. Contrast BACK END, BE.

First-In, First-Out

First-In, First-Out

adj., adv. The ideal of 100% effective STOCK ROTATION, and in the GROCERY universe, A Very Good Thing, because the oldest (First-In) ITEMS get selected before (First-Out) any newer stock that presumably has more distant EXPIRATION DATES. See also ROTATE. Compare LIFO (LAST-IN, FIRST-OUT).

Flag

Flag

n. See DANGLER.

Flood Gate

Flood Gates:
Door (left), & Dock.

Flood Gate

n. A metal barrier which may be positioned within a matching receptacle integrated into the frame of a GATE or door and pressurized in order to create a tight seal for the purposes of keeping flood waters out of the STORE, and thereby protecting property and INVENTORY.

NOTE: Yes, there have been occasions when I've seen these things being used. Once, the flood waters from the creek behind the STORE completely covered at least one car left in the back LOT, and finally crested just an inch or two below the lip of the DOCK. Too close for comfort.

Floor-Sticker Ad

Floor-Sticker Ad

n. A usually fairly large and colorful advertisement that, similar to a decal, is affixed to the FLOOR and people walk over.

NOTE: These seem to be always placed in front of the advertised ITEM'S HOLE on the SHELF. Some are multi-part. If they aren't laid down properly, there may be air bubbles under portions of the ad. These can make a popping sound when you roll your CART over them, perhaps causing you to think that something dropped.

Flyer

Flyer

n. A printed multi-page advertisement touting weekly SPECIALS, and typically inserted by the local newspaper publisher into all copies of the Sunday paper, as well as supplied in STACKS in the STORE LOBBY or at the main entrance. Also CIRCULAR, INSERT. See also SPECIAL.

Full Build

Full Build

n. See SOLID. E.g., When setting up a new DISPLAY in a SLOT in the FAST-WALL or EVZ, but more often in the case of an END-CAP or WING: “Do a full build.”

Full-Time

Full-Time

n. An EMPLOYEE who is guaranteed 40 hours per week, and receives full benefits. Contrast PART-TIME.

NOTE: You can easily recognize Full-Timers because they all have gold anodized BADGES. PART-TIMERS' BADGES have a plain white background.