More than 60 representatives from retailers, grocers, convenience stores and restaurants are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with lawmakers. The groups say they will discuss the importance of upholding hard-fought debit swipe-fee reforms as Congress readies legislation to repeal it. In 2010, debit swipe-fee reforms introduced competition and transparency into a market […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Honors Its 2017 Legislator Of The Year
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has presented its 2017 MGA Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa). The award, given each year to a lawmaker who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the retail food industry, was presented at the group’s annual legislative dinner last month in St. Paul. Gazelka was honored for his […]
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Save-A-Lot Operator The Janes Group Recognized With OGA’s Pinnacle Award
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) on Tuesday presented its large operator Pinnacle Award to Joe Janes and The Janes Group, which operates 18 properties throughout the state—including 15 Save-A-Lot stores, the Corner Market off Charleston Pike in Chillicothe and two convenience stores. The Pinnacle Award, based on operational excellence and significant contribution to Ohio’s food industry, is […]
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The Dakotas 2017 Market Profile
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest North Dakota Grocers Association has a new president with deep roots John “Jiggs” Dyste began his role as president of the North Dakota Grocers Association (NDGA) on Jan. 1. But his experience with the organization goes back many years. He served on its board of directors for more than 15 years. He […]
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Ohio’s Raisin Rack Natural Food Market Wins Top Grocer Award
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) on Wednesday presented its Pinnacle Award to two-store operator Raisin Rack Natural Food Market of Canton and Westerville, Ohio. The Pinnacle Award, based on operational excellence and significant contribution to Ohio’s food industry, is given annually to both a small operator and a large operator. Founder and owner Don Caster opened […]
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Thorpe Joins PFMA Team
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has hired Meagan Thorpe as association services manager. Thorpe will research legislative and regulatory issues, serve as a liaison to communicate emergency planning issues, manage the association’s committees and provide government relations coverage in the monthly newsletter and weekly e-newsletter communications. She also will assist with the planning and educational […]
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IGA Names 2016 Hometown Proud Retailers
IGA has revealed its 2016 IGA Hometown Proud Retailers, representing the “best of the best from IGA’s progressive independent retailers” in the U.S. The eight Hometown Proud Retailers will be recognized at the IGA Global Rally in Las Vegas in February, where one of them will be named IGA USA International Retailer of the Year […]
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FMI Pleased With Visa Decision To Change Debit Screens At Checkout
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) President and CEO Leslie Sarasin issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) investigation into concerns that Visa’s confusing screens at checkout have inhibited the routing choice and competition guaranteed by federal law: “FMI is pleased to see Visa change its rules on the confusing EMV debit screens at checkout.” […]