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Industry Trends

Operational trends 2025: Is your GPO delivering?

Savvy operators are balancing tight budgets while focusing on keeping customers and guests not only ...

March 25, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Planning a Successful Wedding at Your Hotel

Creating unforgettable weddings at your hotel requires a variety of specialized products and ...

March 25, 2025

Industry Trends

7 reasons transparency, flexibility are key to a successful GPO partnership

Unexpected fees, pesky minimums and rigid supplier choices are less than ideal. When it comes to ...

January 13, 2025

Industry Trends

Trends 2025

The playbook for hospitality-driven businessesUnlocking success in a challenging marketIn 2025, ...

January 10, 2025

Industry Trends

Fouth Edition of the Cost Outlook

Winter/Spring 2025Unlock valuable market insights and practical strategies with our latest Cost ...

January 02, 2025

Seasonal favorites

7 Ways to Prepare Your Hotel for the Holidays

Are you ready to boost your bottom line this holiday season? Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) ...

November 13, 2024

Seniors

FAQs About Switching to a GPO for Senior Living Communities

Thinking about transitioning to a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for your senior living ...

November 13, 2024

Restaurants

Turn Game Day into a Win

How to Attract Diners to Your Restaurant During Sports EventsFrom hockey and basketball to ...

November 10, 2024

Blogs

Understanding Supply Chain Dynamics During Key Political Periods

Examining historical trends during politically significant years can offer valuable insights into ...

November 06, 2024

Leisure/golf

How Entegra Can Help Golf Courses Close for the Season

As golf courses wind down for the season, efficient closure and preparation for the next year are ...

October 24, 2024

Culinary/Recipe Trends

2024's Sweetest Trends

In 2024, dessert trends are as innovative as ever, blending creativity, sustainability, and ...

October 15, 2024

Restaurants

How Restaurants Can Get Spooky and increase Profits for Halloween

Halloween is no longer just a holiday for kids. It has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar ...

October 07, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

"Winter is Coming”: Time for Growth, Not Decline

As winter approaches in Canada, hotels often face lower occupancy and higher operational costs. ...

October 02, 2024

Restaurants

Boosting Menu Value in a Time of Rising Prices

With menu prices on the rise, restaurants must find new ways to offer value beyond just the food. ...

September 24, 2024

Get to know us

What are some common myths about GPOs?

Gain operational efficiencies when you know the factsGetting locked into buying from a limited, ...

September 17, 2024

Get to know us

Entegra’s Commitment to a Hunger-Free Future

Sodexo and Foundation celebrates strategic partnerships, scholarship winners and employee ...

September 11, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

6 Ways to Keep Your Restaurant Staff Happy and Loyal

Keeping great staff in the restaurant industry is no easy task. High turnover, tough hours, and ...

September 05, 2024

Quick tips

Preparing Summer Camps for a Successful Close

Preparing Summer Camps for a Successful Close and a Smooth Transition to Next Year: How a GPO Like ...

August 29, 2024

Seniors

Adapting to demographic shifts: Future-proofing senior living communities

The demographics of senior living communities are undergoing a rapid transformation. With the baby ...

August 14, 2024

Industry Trends

Discovering Methods to Enhance Operational Efficiency

Enhancing operational efficiency is crucial for organizational success, and discovering effective ...

August 01, 2024

Industry Trends

Q & A with Entegra

Q & A with Peter Andreozzi, Vice President, Sales & Distributor RelationsDo you need to ...

August 01, 2024

Restaurants

Making Restaurants More Sustainable: Part 3

How a GPO Can HelpGroup Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) play a pivotal role in helping restaurants ...

July 25, 2024

Restaurants

Making Restaurants More Sustainable: Part 2

Cost-Effective SustainabilityIn the evolving landscape of the food industry, sustainability has ...

July 23, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

Boost Your Business Performance

Unlock your business’ potential with a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Discover how a GPO can ...

July 22, 2024

Restaurants

Making Restaurants More Sustainable: Part 1

Steps to Make a Restaurant More SustainableIn the evolving landscape of the food industry, ...

July 17, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

The Entegra Cost Outlook: Third Edition

In this edition of the Entegra Cost Outlook, you'll find data to help you strengthen — and enhance ...

July 16, 2024

Leisure/golf

8 Key trends impacting the golf industry

The golf industry is experiencing dynamic changes that are shaping its future.  As we approach ...

July 11, 2024

Restaurants

How GPOs Can Help Businesses Be Strike-Proof

Lessons from the current Ontario Labour StrikeThe recent labor dispute in Ontario, involving a ...

July 09, 2024

Restaurants

When to Change Your GPO

Insights from Tracey RanalloTransitioning to a new group purchasing organization (GPO) or ...

July 08, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

6 Ways Businesses Can Tackle Changing Consumer Behaviour

Understanding what guests want and how the market is shiftingThe Canadian hospitality industry is ...

July 02, 2024