The Independent Grocers Alliance has entered into an agreement to acquire the management consulting service, What Brands Want. As part of that acquisition, owner Michael La Kier will lead IGA’s Red Oval partner relationships as VP of brand development. “After building What Brands Want for the past 10 years, I’m excited for the next phase of […]
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Expo Hall Opened With Over 300 Exhibitors At 2023 NGA Show
The 2023 NGA Show, the premier tradeshow for the independent supermarket industry, opened Day 2 on Feb. 27 with more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing products and services in the expo hall at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. With more than 40 educational sessions and over 100 speakers discussing the most […]
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Haaf Named President, CEO Of IDDBA
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s executive committee has appointed David Haaf as its new president and CEO. Haaf brings more than 30 years of retail food service and culinary experience to the association. His most recent position was VP of foodservice and Starbucks operations for Abingdon, Virginia-based K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. “After a nationwide […]
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Karli West of Macey’s Crowned Best Bagger Champion At 2023 NGA Show
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, presented a $10,000 cash prize to Karli West of Macey’s in Utah after being crowned the winner Monday night of the annual Best Bagger Championship. The contest, sponsored by PepsiCo, was held on the second day of The NGA Show, which brings together independent retailers and […]
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Isom IGA Owner Christon Honored As WGA Woman Of The Year
Women Grocers of America presented its Woman of the Year Award to Gwen Christon, owner and operator of Isom IGA in Isom, Kentucky. Presented Feb. 27 during the 2023 NGA Show in Las Vegas, the award is given annually to a female grocer who displays strong leadership, a passion for the grocery industry and a commitment […]
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NGA, RangeMe Partner To Streamline Product Discovery
The National Grocers Association has partnered with online product discovery platform RangeMe to help independent grocers discover brands and products that are not distributed at national chains. RangeMe has launched a special collection of suppliers, called The NGA Collection of Emerging Brands, that will showcase thousands of suppliers of food and beverage, health and beauty […]
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The NGA Show Welcomes Independent Grocers To Conference
With attendee registrations exceeding the pre-pandemic 2020 event, the 2023 NGA Show opened Feb. 26, offering about 60 educational sessions and workshops presented by more than 150 speakers during the three-day conference at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. “A huge thank you goes out to the members of our show planning committee, […]
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Brindle, Strack Honored At NGA Show
Ideal Market receives community service award The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, recognized Rick Brindle and Jeff Strack with two of its highest honors at the NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ideal Market also was presented with the Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award. Brindle, an NGA board […]