by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association At this writing, summer has given way to fall and many folks are looking ahead to the winter holidays. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside, supply chain challenges persist. Exact conditions may vary by market and region, but some items may be more difficult to […]
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PMA And United Fresh Share More Details Of Merger
Produce Marketing Association CEO Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, announced several updates on the future merger of the associations during a press conference Oct. 28. The organizations announced earlier this year their intent to create a new global trade association that combines their resources and expertise. The new association […]
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AGA Gives Annual Awards At Food Industry Finest Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 27, honoring its industry award winners. Speakers included Gov. Kay Ivey and President and CEO of FMS Solutions Robert Graybill. The food retail industry in Alabama provides more than 70,000 jobs with more than $2.2 billion in annual wages paid. Grocers pay more […]
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Independent Grocers Reach Record Sales And Profits
The 2021 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, finds record financial and operational performance benchmarks in a banner year for the $253 billion independent supermarket industry. In fiscal year 2020, that ended on March 31, 2021, for many retailers, sales increased an average […]
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Virtual Global Rally Encourages Independents To Embrace Opportunities
The Independent Grocers Alliance held its annual Global Rally virtually Tuesday from Geissler’s Supermarkets IGA in Somers, Connecticut. The popular event offered content for everyone in the grocery industry – from part-time seasonal workers to store owners, wholesalers, vendors and beyond. IGA President and CEO John Ross served as the emcee, covering topics such as e-commerce, […]
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NJFC Credits Membership For State’s Ban On Plastic Bags
Group also tracking gubernatorial, other races in November election by Eric Pereira / content creator Changes to grocery store checkout, specifically plastic bags, soon will be coming to the Garden State, according to Linda Doherty, president and CEO of the Trenton-based New Jersey Food Council. In May, the state will be banning single-use plastic and […]
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GMDC | Retail Tomorrow Board Votes To Dissolve Association
After more than 50 years, national retail association GMDC|Retail Tomorrow has decided to dissolve as a member-owned nonprofit, effective Dec. 31. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based association has created and fostered connections between the non-foods industry, retailers, manufacturers and the consumer to general merchandise and health, beauty and wellness category growth opportunities. From pioneering the “speed […]
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NACS Show Shines Light On Resilience Of Convenience Retail Industry
The live and in-person 2021 NACS Show delivered four days of learnings, insights, networking and exploring what’s new and exciting for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. This year’s event took place Oct. 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago and attracted 17,273 attendees, including 5,039 buyers. “This year – perhaps more than ever – our […]