Hundreds of organizations representing community pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, chain pharmacies, patient groups, buying groups, health systems, wholesalers and business groups are making an all-out push for legislation that would stop the abuse of pharmacy price concessions charged by third-party middlemen. These charges have increased 91,500 percent in recent years. The Pharmacy DIR Reform […]
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Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win For Northgate Gonzalez Markets
by Pat Jones, NGA project assistant Northgate Gonzalez Markets is a family-owned independent grocery chain that has been operating in four California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside) for 41 years and currently operates 41 locations. The stores primarily serve Hispanic and moderate to low-income communities. The family firmly believes that nutrition education […]
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Independent Grocery Is Economic Engine, Churning Forward
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association Anyone familiar with the independent supermarket industry knows that independent community grocers are entrepreneurs within the marketplace, seeking any opportunity to innovate and grow, and now the numbers are in to prove it. NGA commissioned John Dunham & Associates to conduct its latest economic impact study to demonstrate […]
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New Study Shows Independent Community Grocers’ Role In The Economy
Independent community grocers play a key role in the nation’s economy with positive impacts across the country via jobs, wages and taxes, according to the latest economic impact study from the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry. Independent community grocers are responsible for more than 1.1 million jobs (up from […]
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FMI’s 2021 Midsummer Strategic Conference To Continue Virtually
FMI – The Food Industry Association again will host the Midsummer Strategic Executive Exchange Conference virtually on June 21-25. Midsummer provides a unique opportunity for continued trading partner collaboration to identify, prioritize and address the industry’s most pressing business issues. FMI’s Midsummer 2021 event will be primarily for executives and their teams to discuss key business […]
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New Jersey Food Council Names 2021 Education Scholarship Winners
The New Jersey Food Council has named the 2021 scholarship winners from the Educational Development Scholarship Foundation. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2011, the three NJFC scholarships have grown to 21 NJFC and member company scholarships totaling $62,000. “These scholarships are a rewarding benefit for our members and their families. Every year, […]
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Nearly 50 Education Sessions Set For 2021 NGA Show In Las Vegas
Thousands of grocery retail professionals will gather at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 2021 NGA Show, from Sept. 19-21, and will have access to subject matter experts that are leading 48 education sessions. The conference program will include eight tracks focused on e-commerce, people development, fresh foods, omnichannel marketing, merchandising, technology, […]
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Circle K Europe Wins NACS Technology Award For Pay By Plate Tech
Circle K Europe has won the NACS European Convenience Retail Technology Award, recognizing the global retailer’s Pay by Plate payment technology used for fuel purchases. The award, sponsored by Gilbarco-Veeder Root, was presented on June 1 during the virtual NACS Convenience Summit Europe. Circle K is the first fuel retailer to introduce Pay by Plate […]