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 […]
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NGA Poses Five Questions For … G&C Foods President Rich Chapman
NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Rich Chapman, president of G&C Foods, shares his thoughts with us. 1. How is 2021 treating independent operators so far? The first quarter of 2021 was strong against 2020, but we don’t believe that the second quarter will compare […]
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United Fresh Releases FreshFacts On Retail Q1 2021 Report
United Fresh Produce Association’s first quarter 2021 issue of FreshFacts on Retail is now available. This issue debuts a new horizontal layout for an enhanced digital viewing experience. Among the findings, the issue reports that most department sales remain higher than the past two years, as rising prices drove produce dollars as consumption fell slightly. […]
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As Suspicion Of Food Continues To Mount, So Does Importance Of Trust
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA In the past year, we have seen evidence of what happens when trust is lost. From the sanctity of the church to the integrity of a local election, it seems everything is suspect. And this includes food. Americans today are more cautious about what they eat, and […]