IGA President and CEO John Ross will be speaking about the effects of inflation on independent grocers during Feb. 28’s general session at The NGA Show in Las Vegas. Titled “Don’t Be A Victim To Inflation: Simple strategies to maintain price authority, increase sales, and drive shopper loyalty,” the presentation speaks to the fact that […]
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IHA Partners With MarketBlast In Search For New Houseware Innovations
IHA’s Inspired Home Show has partnered with MarketBlast to source outside product innovation in the global housewares industry. Product submissions for the Home + Housewares Marketplace Hunt can be made by inventors, suppliers, manufacturers, startup companies, professional developers, product engineers and innovators at MarketBlast’s website. Products will be reviewed by the International Housewares Association. Chosen participants will be […]
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NGA Reveals 2022 Creative Choice Award Winners
The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners Kellogg’s and Unilever, have revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice Awards gain respect throughout the industry and receive national recognition at The NGA Show, taking […]
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AFFI Announces Staff Reorganization, Promotes Executives
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced a staff reorganization that has been designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and boost member companies’ return on investment. “We have a culture of constant improvement at AFFI and consistently challenge ourselves to deliver more value to our members,” Bodor said. “These changes make AFFI […]
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AFFI Announces 2022 Board Of Directors Leadership And Membership
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
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Broome Joins NACS As Director Of Convention Operations
Alexandria, Virginia-based NACS has chosen Kim Broome as its director of convention operations. In this role, Broome will oversee all meetings-related functions for the association, including the NACS Show. Prior to joining NACS, Broome served as senior director of event operations and community experience for the National Association of Broadcasters, including overseeing strategy development, logistics, creative and budget management for […]
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How Grocers Are Grappling With Inflation
by Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs, NGA A historic period of inflation has pushed grocery prices ever higher as the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. A labor shortage, supply chain issues and other factors are driving up costs, but many consumers, as well as some in high levels of government, […]
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Sopris Named Incoming President Of NYACS
The New York Association of Convenience Stores has hired Kent Sopris as the incoming president of the company. He joined the staff in February as VP. Sopris will work side by side with longtime President Jim Calvin until Calvin retires July 1, at which time Sopris will become the fourth president in NYACS’ 35-year history. “Our […]