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NGA Backs House Passage Of Penny-Rounding Legislation

The National Grocers Association has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Common Cents Act, legislation that provides retailers with clear legal authority and protections to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel following the end of penny production in 2025. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, and Rep. Robert […]

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Hatcher, Harris Fill Newly Expanded Roles For FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed two senior executives to newly expanded leadership roles that will strengthen advocacy, innovation and member engagement. The July 14 announcement called the roles “foundational” to FMI’s mission. Jennifer Hatcher has been appointed chief innovation, strategy and membership officer. After serving FMI for more than 25 years as […]

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Stater Bros.’ Calvin Named Exec In Residence For USC Program

Rebecca Calvin, EVP and chief marketing officer for Stater Bros. Markets and current chair of the Western Association of Food Chains, has been chosen as 2027 Executive in Residence for the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business’ Food Industry Executive Program (FIEP). The executive in residence role is given to “leaders whose careers […]

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Season 10 Of PFMA’s Shelf Confidence Premieres July 30

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is launching Season 10 of Shelf Confidence, the association’s podcast focused on trends, innovation and issues shaping the food and beverage industry. The new season premieres Thursday, July 30, with new episodes released Thursday mornings on PFMA’s social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the PFMA website and all major […]

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Ikard: TN Grocers Relieved Healthy SNAP Waiver Halted

The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced July 2 that it is ending implementation of the “Healthy SNAP Tennessee” program. Tennessee grocers had been preparing to implement changes to SNAP eligibility beginning July 31 that would have excluded sugary foods and carbonated beverages from SNAP purchases. But on June 22, a U.S. District Court ruling […]