The National Grocers Association has presented Paul DeMarco with its Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry. DeMarco, general counsel to the Alabama Grocers Association and a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives, received the award July 11 during AGA’s annual show at the Sandestin Golf and Beach […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inAssociation News, National
Accepting Medicare Advantage Healthy Benefit Cards: Payment Technology Considerations For Independent Grocers
by Ted Mason / Retail Technology Consultant Medicare Advantage healthy benefit cards offer a convenient way for eligible individuals to access their healthcare benefits, such as monthly allotments for the purchase of groceries and health-related products. More than 30 million Americans are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs, and at least 5 million participants are […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
The Evolving Landscape Of SNAP
by Pat Jones / Project Coordinator, NGAF TA Center The National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center (NGAF TA Center) and the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC, also administered by the NGA Foundation), partnered with Miriam Seidel, a food systems and nutrition expert, to host a recent webinar, “The Evolving Landscape of SNAP.” […]
Posted inAssociation News, Feature, National
FMI Report: Firms Investing To Future-Proof Business
How are food retailers and suppliers reacting to inflation, as well as a myriad other challenges in this post-pandemic era? FMI–The Food Industry Association’s 74th annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks report looks at what’s happening in the industry to better understand the issues, challenges and goals of its member companies in the industry as […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
With Coastal And Border Characteristics, South Texas Is Force In Trade
TRA executive: Area’s grocers have been impacted most by end of emergency SNAP benefits The South Texas region consists of 28 counties covering about 37,800 square miles. It stretches from Del Rio to Brownsville along the Mexican border and up the Gulf Coast, past Rockport to Aransas Pass and San Antonio Bay. The region includes […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Sometimes Less Is More For An On-Trend Store
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Remember back when gluten-free products were all the rage? Product manufacturers tripped over themselves trying to get gluten-free versions of everyday staples on store shelves. Even standbys like oatmeal and Rice Krispies proudly proclaimed themselves to be gluten free. Of course, they always were. But […]
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5 Questions For The NGA Foundation
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs As we celebrate Foundation Awareness Week, we chat with the chairman and vice chairman of the NGA Foundation’s Board of Regents on the importance of leadership development, diversity and the future of the grocery industry. Kirk Clark, who chairs the Foundation board, is director of […]
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Nuñez Cepollaro Joins NGA To Lead Business Development
Sales and marketing veteran tapped to drive association membership and revenue growth Anita Nuñez Cepollaro has joined the National Grocers Association as VP of business development for the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry. Nuñez Cepollaro will help drive membership growth and NGA’s non-dues revenue programs, including event sponsorships and advertising programs. She joins […]
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The Power Of Positioning: Bringing Products To Life
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs There is power in effective product positioning for your market. In a time of changing shopper behavior, it’s important to have criteria for valuing products and services to maximize consumer satisfaction. In a recent webinar, the final installment of a three-part category management series hosted […]
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Letting A Little Air Out Of Inflation Brings Grocers Some Peace
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs I don’t think anyone’s expecting inflation to go away in one huge pop, so with folks everywhere continuing to stress about high prices at the grocery store, any gentle hiss is a welcome relief. So, it was great news when announced recently that amid the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix At Summerhill Opens In Atlanta
Publix opened a new 48,000 square-foot store June 21 at 672 Hank Aaron Drive SE in the Summerhill community of Atlanta, Georgia. The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru. “We are very excited for the opening […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Raises $1.25M For Midwest Food Pantries
For the second consecutive year, the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give raised $1.25 million to help stock the shelves of 268 food pantries across the Midwest. Including this year’s event at Blythefield Country Club, which was won by Ireland’s Leona Maguire, the Meijer LPGA Classic has generated nearly $10 million for Simply Give. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Expands Instacart Partnership
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, is expanding its partnership with Instacart. The two chains will use the Instacart Platform to introduce new e-commerce capabilities and launch a new retail media network using Instacart’s Carrot Ads. The solution will allow brands […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
Stakeholders Gather for NGA Meeting On Healthy Benefit Cards
The National Grocers Association held a first meeting June 8 to discuss solutions for providing access to healthy benefit cards in high-need communities served by independent grocers. The association convened 30 stakeholders from across the healthy benefit card industry, including health insurance companies, payment networks, point-of-sale system providers and independent community grocers. Healthy benefit programs, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Essential Pollinators Get Protection Boost From SEG
Jacksonsville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is advocating for the health of pollinators during National Pollinator Week, June 19-25. It also is promoting the importance of these small yet vital populations by reaffirming its Pollinator Health Policy and highlighting collaborative, like-minded supplier partners, including Sunkist. About 35 percent of the world’s food crops rely on animal […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Baesler’s Market Finds Hospitality Key To Success In Terre Haute, Sullivan
Baesler’s Market is a fifth-generation independent grocery store with two locations – Terre Haute and Sullivan, Indiana. Bob Baesler, president, said his great-grandfather started Baesler’s Meat Market in 1894 in Terre Haute. His grandfather and father continued in the business, with Bob starting at age 13, working on Saturdays. His son, Casey, is manager of […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
5 Questions For Carlos Castro
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The president and CEO of Todos Neighborhood Market in Woodbridge, Virginia, shares his thoughts about the state of the industry for independent grocers and his outlook for the coming months. Challenges of the past year continue to linger into 2023, and despite a gradual easing […]
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New IDDBA President Addresses Industry Concerns At 2023 Show
Attracting and retaining employees, addressing customer wants and needs and working in partnership to advance the industry were topics addressed by new IDDBA President David Haaf, who spoke at the organization’s recent show in Anaheim, California. First impressions are critical in recruiting top talent, according to Haaf. “Some of our country’s Fortune 500 companies having […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Solar Eclipse Expected To Bring Economic Boost To Grocers, C-Stores
Hoosier state ‘got lots of money,’ benefits from low cigarette tax that draws smokers from afar Indiana is one of the top 20 locations in the world to view the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, according to Joe Lackey, president of the Indiana Grocery and Convenience Store Association. As part of the state’s Homeland […]
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Hanks’ Talk On ‘Experience Business’ Entertains, Informs
The ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center was standing room only as actor Tom Hanks took the stage June 5 at the 2023 IDDBA Show. Know for his film roles in “Forrest Gump,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Cast Away” and many others, Hanks also is a producer, director and writer. Attendees were given copies of his […]