Summary

I interviewed Rick, the Nutrition Smart Pembroke Pines store manager.

"Nutrition Smart is a health food store that provides natural organic foods and high-quality pure vitamins and supplements to our valued customers. We bring to market the newest and most advanced products promoting good health and nutrition. The board of directors, corporate officers, executive management, and staff of Nutrition Smart, in implementing the mission of the corporation, pledge to value their employees, customers, and the community."

Nutrition Smart is in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• It provides the necessary leadership to foster customer trust. UN# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12.

• It shares health and nutrition knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others. UN Goal #3.

• It provides exceptional customer service. UN Goal #8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

• It provides organic products that are at the most affordable price point. UN Goal #12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• It provides a pleasant work environment, and it treats employees, customers, vendors, and neighbors with respect. UN Goal #8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

• Employees are acknowledged and rewarded for their contributions to the success of the company. UN Goal #8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

• It promotes outstanding corporate and social responsibility in communities. UN Goal #11: Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.

• It promotes sustainability and stewardship of natural resources. UN Goal #12: Encourage companies, especially large and trans-national companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.

• It promotes public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities. UN Goal #12: Encourage companies, especially large and trans-national companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle. Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.

• It maintains product integrity at all times. UN Goal #8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

• It always provides customers with current and accurate information. UN Goal #3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. UN Goal #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• The staff is knowledgeable and up to date with the latest product information and do their best to live the healthy lifestyle they promote. UN Goal #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• Customers are provided with personal attention to ensure they receive the products and/or information they are seeking. UN Goal #3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. UN Goal #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• Staff members always attempt to achieve 100% customer satisfaction, serving customers beyond their expectations. UN Goal #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• The company always maintains a friendly work environment where employees enjoy their work, customers feel welcome, and vendors seek to become part of our team. UN Goal #10: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and by promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard.