{"id":5737,"date":"2026-03-25T11:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/?p=5737"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:02:08","slug":"anconas-wines-success-with-zoomshift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoomshift.com\/blog\/anconas-wines-success-with-zoomshift\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancona’s Wines Success with ZoomShift"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ancona\u2019s Wines and Liquor Store<\/a> operates across three locations in Connecticut. With a team of around 17 employees \u2014 growing even larger during peak periods \u2014 the business has been serving customers since 1933.<\/p>\n

While a growing team is a sign of success, it can make scheduling increasingly complex. Monique used to spend countless hours managing schedules each week.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s changed. After refining her approach, she\u2019s gone from spending entire days on scheduling to completing it in under three hours.<\/p>\n

She describes it as a \u201cgame-changer,\u201d and in this post, we\u2019ll break down exactly what made the difference (small hint: it’s ZoomShift<\/a>).<\/p>\n

<\/span>Ancona\u2019s Unique Scheduling and Communication Needs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ancona\u2019s business model is based on close collaboration between its three stores, which function as a single entity despite their separate addresses.<\/p>\n

Monique not only oversees operations but also distributes important information to ensure smooth running across all locations. Whether it’s sharing instructions on how to manage specific store tasks or coordinating the rotation of staff between sites<\/p>\n

With staff members regularly moving between the three stores, there’s a need for constant communication and knowledge sharing. Each team member must remain up-to-date about the shift schedule to avoid accidental absences.<\/p>\n

This means Monique needed a scheduling solution that:<\/p>\n