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FMS to Launch Profit Hound™ at the 2025 Profit Summit

FMS, a frontrunner in financial management solutions for independent retailers, is gearing up to unveil its new client portal, Profit Hound™, on October 22, 2025, during the FMS Profit Summit in Washington D.C.. This innovative tool is set to revolutionize how independent grocers manage their operations by offering actionable data and insights at their fingertips.

Designed specifically for the independent grocery sector, Profit Hound™ features a robust, real-time dashboard that visualizes business performance, from company-wide metrics to individual store analytics. The goal is to permit grocers to quickly identify issues, streamline decision-making, and replace inefficient manual reporting processes.

Key Features of Profit Hound™

Profit Hound™ comes packed with several powerful capabilities, including:

• - Real-time Dashboards: Offering a comprehensive view of company health broken down by department and store performance.
• - Actionable Data: Users can easily explore and interpret data to make informed decisions.
• - Elimination of Manual Reports: Say goodbye to errors and delays inherent in traditional reporting, boosting operational efficiency.
• - Quick Decision-Making: A glance is all it takes to understand the business’s current state without sifting through complex data.
• - Drill-Down Functionality: Users can pinpoint issues and understand their origins by team or location, making it easier to strategize improvements.
• - Scalability: The platform is designed to grow with businesses, catering to multi-store operations and future technological integrations.

Robert Graybill, the President and CEO of FMS, emphasizes the importance of tools like Profit Hound™ for today’s retail landscape. He notes that as the retail sector faces significant changes, including a talent shortage in accounting, grocery owners need efficient, effective methods to control their operations: "Profit Hound™ is part of the future of FMS—it replaces up to 40% of routine tasks and helps retailers move from reactive to proactive."

Profit Hound™ represents a significant advancement for FMS Solutions, reinforcing its commitment to empower independent retailers through innovative technology and partnerships. Participants at the 2025 FMS Profit Summit will be among the first to experience this pioneering platform and understand how AI and automation are reshaping back-office functions.

About FMS

Founded in 1974, FMS Solutions has established itself as a trusted ally for independent retailers. The company provides the FMS Advantage, which encompasses a range of SaaS and managed services tailored for accounting, tax, finance, labor management, order tracking, shrink control, and markdown management. With decades of industry expertise, FMS is dedicated to giving grocers the real-time insights necessary to transform everyday operations into strategic decisions. Serving over 6,800 locations across every state in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, FMS works tirelessly to support independent retailers in boosting profitability and streamlining operations.

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with offices spread across North America and several global innovation centers, FMS continues to lead the charge in financial management for retail. To explore more about FMS Solutions, visit their website at www.fmssolutions.com or reach them at 877.435.9400.