Question why they’re responsible for abandoned shopping carts that were stolen from their property A 9,000-square-mile, 13-county region, North Texas is home to 7.5 million people. It is made up of 150 cities – including Dallas and Fort Worth – with 15 of those boasting a population of more than 100,000. Grocers in North Texas, […]
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WGA To Launch Share Group For Emerging Leaders
Women Grocers of America is launching the Emerging Female Leaders Network, a share group for women leaders in the independent grocery industry seeking to grow their professional network and accelerate their leadership development. The new share group will premiere in conjunction with the spring gathering of the Executive Female Leaders Network meeting at the first half […]
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Northeast
NECSEMA’s Annual Trade Expo Opens March 22
Innovations in vehicle fueling and healthy food service at convenience stores take center stage March 22 at the DCU Center for the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association’s annual trade expo in Worcester, Massachusetts. “It’s an exciting and transformative time in the convenience store space, and we’re thrilled to showcase everything that the […]
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IGA Honors Excellence And Innovation Award Recipients
The Independent Grocers Alliance honored a host of members and partners from across the globe at events during The NGA Show Feb. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented innovation awards to independent grocery retailers, manufacturing and service provider partners and licensed distribution centers, which highlighted a range of best practices and innovations, including excelling […]
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Industry Predictions Include Housing, Shopper Behavior, China
It’s still early in 2023, and I can’t help but think how strange the last few years have been. Just three years ago, Americans were hearing about a virus in China, but perhaps not thinking much about how it would impact their lives. My, how things have changed. Decades from now experts will talk about […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Numbers Show – Stores In Small Towns ‘Have Gone Away’
Co-op program, locker system offer hope North Dakota has one of the smallest populations in the nation and most residents live in the state’s eastern half. Independent grocery stores, particularly on its western side, have been closing at an alarming rate, according to John Dyste, president of the North Dakota Grocers Association. “I’m old enough […]
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Jacobs Named Chair Of NCA’s Board Of Trustees
The National Confectioners Association announced March 9 that Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, will assume the role of chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term. Jacobs most recently served as vice chair and will take over for departing board chair Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors. “I am honored to take […]
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Weis Markets Hosts Rep. Thompson For Congressional Store Tour
Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a look at operations and an opportunity for company leadership to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with the House Agriculture Committee chair. The tour was organized by the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent […]