The Rich Products executive will lead the board as NFRA focuses on accelerating category growth and strengthening member engagement.
Category: Association News
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Maryland Grocers Face Rising Costs, Budget Pressures Heading Into 2027
Trade association’s focus is to ensure Maryland remains a place where grocers “can afford to operate, compete and grow.”
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, National
FMI Taps Baker To Lead Industry Relations, Succeeding Baum
Doug Baker’s appointment is effective Dec. 1, succeeding industry veteran Mark Baum.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, News, Store News
National Mango Board Names Top Retailers Of 2026 In 4 Divisions
H-E-B, Rouses, Nugget Market and Superior Grocers were honored for growing the fresh mango category.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Featured News, National
ABA, RBA Unite To Strengthen Baking Industry’s Voice And Workforce
ABA chief Eric Dell said that “it is clearer than ever that ABA and RBA’s members have more in common than not.”
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Announces 2027 Board, Chaired By Walmart’s Himes
The board’s goal, according to Himes, is to “create meaningful impact that improves lives and families around the world.”
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest
MRGA Names Lobbyists In MO, KS Ahead Of 2027 Sessions
Ryan Gill and Jacqueline Clark will ensure grocers’ concerns are communicated in the Missouri and Kansas legislatures.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, Store News
FMI Joins 473 Organizations Urging Congress To Extend WOTC
The letter asks Congress to include the bipartisan Work Opportunity Tax Credit legislation in any year-end tax package.
Posted inAssociation News, Center Store, Executive News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
NCA Names EVP Of Customer And Industry Affairs
Lance Smith will work to strengthen relationships with retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and other stakeholders.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Frozen Food, National, Perishables
Record Attendance, 7,500 Meetings Highlight 2026 NFRA Convention
The association also unveiled its 2030 Strategy, a member-informed roadmap that includes efforts to strengthen retailer engagement.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, West
NGA Adds Wolfe As Director Of Membership And Engagement – West
He will focus on strengthening relationships with current association members as well as expanding membership in the western U.S.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Alex Spears Named Kentucky’s Best Bagger
He bested the field of 12 contestants on Oct. 24 in Hazard.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Food City, Southeast
Food City’s Riley Dixon Named Virginia Best Bagger
“Riley is an asset to our company and our region,” said the Abingdon-based grocer’s president and CEO, Steve Smith.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Featured News, National
FMI: In-Store Bakery Outpacing Most Perimeter Departments
Bread and muffins led bakery growth, according to the annual look at the department.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Finance News, National
FMI, Merchants Welcome Court Ruling Striking Down Debit Swipe Fee Cap
Food retail and merchant groups are applauding the decision as banking groups say the ruling will harm consumers.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
NGA Sets Forth Independent Grocers’ Principles On Pricing Technology
The statement covers topics such as electronic shelf labels, loyalty programs, AI and the handling of customer data.
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, Featured News, National, Suppliers
Specialty Food Association Names 75 Finalists For 2027 Sofi Awards
The finalists were chosen based on scores from retail buyer judges.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Alabama Grocers Association Honors 3 At Annual Luncheon
Jay Welborn of B&W Foods/Piggly Wiggly was named 2026 Retailer of the Year; Boyd West, Chris Woods also were honored.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Executive Conference Spotlights Consumer Trends, Independent Grocery’s Future
Mike Semmann of Wisconsin Grocers Association was honored with the Pinnacle PAC Award for outstanding advocacy.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Executive News, Featured News, West
NGA Foundation Honors Dory With Inaugural Catalyst For Independence Award
Rudy Dory has invested in succession, sharing ownership of the business with his daughter, Lauren G.D. Redman.