More American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee, with 48 percent having specialty coffee in the past day – a new record.
Category: Association News
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
MRA Honors Legislators, Theft Prevention Champions
Ahmad Ali of Safeway was among three recipients of Retail Theft Prevention Awards.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, National, Perishables
IFPA Previews Global Show: Trust, AI, First Midweek Schedule
This year’s show runs Oct. 14-16, Wednesday through Friday, a change based on member feedback.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Executive News, National, News
Linke Joins PLMA In New VP Of Associate Relations Role
Jennifer Linke has more than 25 years of private brand and retail experience.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Wisconsin Grocery Industry Resilient But Under Pressure
WGA chief Mike Semmann discusses issues including SNAP, lab-grown meat and retailer competition in the state.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, News
IHA Elects 3 New Board Members, Names JURA’s Tom McMahon Chairman
The International Housewares Association elected Scrub Daddy, Select Brands and Godinger executives to its board and named JURA president Tom McMahon chairman.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, National, News
NGA Urges Senate Action After House Passes Penny-Rounding Bill
H.R. 10167 was passed by voice vote Sept. 14, moving Congress closer to resolving a legislative tangle that has left grocers rounding without federal protection for nearly a year.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ROFDA Names Spins IX-One Preferred Content Provider
IX-One’s syndicated network yields standardized images, rich product attribution and AI-ready item data designed to smooth the path from warehouse to shelf.
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Overfelt With NGA Spirit Of America Award
David Overfelt has advocated for Missouri’s grocers, retailers and businesses for more than 40 years.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Shelby Content, Store News
SNAP Whiplash, Payment Tech Top Agenda At Nebraska Grocery Summit
The fourth annual gathering also informed attendees about rural grocery resources and purchasing Nebraska-made products.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Southeast
SEPC Study Identifies 4 Forces Reshaping Produce Purchases
Study author Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presented the findings, which included the impacts of GLP-1 medications.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inWest, Association News, Featured News, News
FISMC Leadership Summit Convenes SoCal Grocery Leaders, Honors Fong
The summit’s panel discussion was built around questions submitted by FISMC members, with topics including the future of grocery and changing consumer expectations.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
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NGA Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Targets Training, Succession Planning
The foundation is seeking operators who have built effective training programs or undegone an ownership transition.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Shelby Content
PA Grocers Navigate EBT Chip Transition, Swipe Fees, SNAP Concerns
The state’s grocers continue to thrive despite the headwinds, says Alex Baloga, who leads the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Research, National, News
NFRA Research: GLP-1 Users Reshaping The Grocery Basket
“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.