by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The director of grocery at retail technology company Upside shares her thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers. 1. Challenges of the past year continue to linger into 2023, and despite a gradual easing of inflation, operators […]
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NGA Foundation Appoints Underwood As SEMTAC Project Director
The National Grocers Association Foundation has appointed Brielle Underwood as its project director for the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center. Underwood comes to the NGA Foundation from The Food Trust in Philadelphia, for which she served as a project manager, overseeing the organization’s farmers market programs and assisting with grant reporting and evaluation. “We […]
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WGA’s Emerging Leaders Share Group Premieres In Chicago
Women Grocers of America, operating as a professional development network supported by the National Grocers Association Foundation, launched its new emerging leaders share group, setting the stage for the second meeting of the Executive Female Leadership Network in Chicago. The first gathering of the Emerging Female Leaders share group attracted 13 participants for two days of education, […]
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FMI Names 12 Finalists For Outstanding Store Manager Awards
This year’s awards competition witnessed record-breaking participation FMI – The Food Industry Association has named 12 finalists for its 2023 Store Manager Awards. From a record 175 nominations, these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth, effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives, demonstrate team leadership in their […]
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The Art And Science Of Product Selection
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Getting product assortment right is not an easy task, yet it is absolutely critical to retail success. Unlike inventory management and pricing, where there may be considerable data and analytical tools to guide decision making, assortment optimization requires a balance of art with science, especially […]
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Beyond The Fruited Plain: A Grocery Perspective On 2023 Farm Bill
Work on a Farm Bill reauthorization is under way, and as this column goes to press, Washington observers anticipate an uptick in activity toward the food and ag package that holds significant impact for independent grocers, especially those in historically underserved parts of the country. Earlier this year, NGA outlined its 2023 Farm Bill priorities […]
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Gent Joins Consumer Brands As EVP Of Industry Engagement
The Consumer Brands Association has named Genna Gent EVP of industry engagement, effective May 17. “This is such an important hire at such an important time for the association, and I could not be more pleased to be welcoming Genna to the team,” said David Chavern, president and CEO. “Genna brings exceptional experience as a […]
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Viva Fresh Donates 20K+ Pounds Of Fresh Produce
Donation to North Texas Food Bank aims to help close hunger gap The Texas International Produce Association again teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas, to help close the hunger gap. At the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Expo earlier this month, 21,806 pounds of fresh produce was donated. The donation […]