By Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, FMI In February, we celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, which recognizes the unsung heroes within our industry who feed and foster communities. Hopefully, some of these amazing people will be inspired to become the next generation of executive leaders, as evidenced by history and how many of our board […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
IGA Holds Awards Of Excellence Ceremony At NGA Show
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) honored a host of members and partners from around the globe March 11 during the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony at The 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented awards to independent grocery retailers and CPG and service provider partners that highlighted a range of best practices and […]
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2024 NGA Show Wraps Up Record-Setting Three-Day Run
AI, DEI and SNAP were among the topics covered for independent grocers as part of an education program that wrapped up the third and final day of the 2024 NGA Show, which boasted a record-setting attendance of 3,600. “From fresh to tech, from economics to HR and marketing to merchandising, The NGA Show offers a […]
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Shelby Publishing Salutes Independents At EIA Reception
The 141 recipients of Shelby Publishing’s second annual Exceptional Independents Awards (EIA) were recognized March 11 at a reception during the NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. Accompanied by friends and family, 64 of the honorees were on hand, filling the Summit Room on the show floor. Addressing the crowd, […]
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Rouses’ Nathan Honored As WGA Woman Of The Year
Women Grocers of America (WGA) presented its Woman of the Year Award March 11 to Marcy Nathan, creative director of Louisiana-based grocery retailer Rouses Markets. Presented during the 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas, the award has been given annually since 1996 to a female working in the grocery industry who displays strong leadership, a […]
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Harmons’ Ireland Crowned Best Bagger Champion At 2024 NGA Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented a $10,000 cash prize to Madison Ireland of Harmons Neighborhood Grocer in Utah after being crowned the winner March 11 of the annual Best Bagger Championship. The contest, sponsored by PepsiCo, was held on the second day of The NGA Show, which brings together independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, […]
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Sold-Out Exhibit Floor Marks Opening Of NGA Show Expo Hall
The 2024 NGA Show, the premier tradeshow for the independent supermarket industry, opened Day 2 on March 11, with nearly 350 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing products and services in the expo hall at the Caesars Forum Convention Center. With nearly 50 educational sessions and more than 100 speakers discussing the most relevant topics facing food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National
IGA Names Instacart As Red Oval Partner
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with Instacart as its new Red Oval Partner. Through the arrangement, Instacart will make it easier for more than 2,000 IGA member stores across the U.S to access its suite of advanced technologies, insights and benefits. These services offer enterprise-grade technology products and solutions that enhance retailers’ e-commerce […]
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MGA Recognizes 14 Companies For Bag Hunger Efforts
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has announced the Silver Plate Award winners of its statewide 2023 Bag Hunger Campaign contest, which will donate $16,500 to neighborhood hunger relief partners across the state. The campaign brought together retail members, vendors and community hunger relief partners, with participants offering multiple opportunities for consumers to contribute. Their efforts […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, West
AFMA Appoints Bednar As First Female President
Lisa Bednar will become the first female president in the 80-year history of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) on April 1 when she takes the reins from Mark Miller, who will be retiring at the end of May. In announcing the appointment, AFMA noted that Bednar has served as its senior director of community […]
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Independent Grocers Gather As 2024 NGA Show Opens
Celebrity chef Carla Hall delivered the opening keynote address for 2024 NGA Show. Based on early estimates, the 2024 NGA Show – which opened Sunday at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas – is on pace to be the largest in the history of the National Grocers Association. The popular three-day gathering, which […]
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Delaware Known For Strong Economy, Business Friendliness
Delaware is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the population of The First State increased 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. And, current estimates show the number of people moving to the state has continued to climb in the past three years. People are coming to Delaware for […]
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FMI Encourages Biden To Help Reel In Credit Card Fees
In her response to the State of the Union Address on March 7, FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin encouraged President Joe Biden to focus on solutions instead of politics. Sarasin’s statement began by acknowledging that Biden covered a “variety of issues affecting Americans across the country, including economic issues.” […]
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Report: Meat Department Posts Strong Start To Year
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.55 in January, up 1.2 percent from year-on-year, according to a recent Circana and 210 Analytics report. Processed meat tends to have the higher prices, but its average price per pound decreased for bacon, […]
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FMI Backs Bill To Address Food Traceability Rule Challenges
FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the introduction of the “Food Traceability Enhancement Act” in the U.S. House by Reps. Scott Franklin (R-FL), Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) that would address key implementation and compliance challenges with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Traceability Rule. The legislation would make targeted improvements […]
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Report: Frozen Foods Can Help Family Budgets, Meals
Citing their convenience and affordability, the latest Atomik survey by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association found that frozen foods contribute to healthy meals. Parents find frozen foods to be a particularly valuable tool for meal planning and rising grocery costs. A significant portion (76 percent) of parents surveyed agree the products help them […]
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NGA Reveals 2024 Creative Choice Award Winners
The National Grocers Association (NGA), along with sponsoring partners Kellanova and Unilever, have revealed the winners of its annual Creative Choice Awards, which recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs among independent grocery retailers. Recipients of the Creative Choice Awards will receive national recognition at The NGA Show March 10-12 at the Caesars Forum Convention […]
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IGA, AppCard Partner To Improve Shopping Experience
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has begun a strategic partnership with AppCard, a personalized marketing and shopper analytics solution for independent grocers. This collaboration marks a milestone in both companies’ commitment to enhancing the customer shopping experience and driving greater loyalty in the independent grocery sector. Under this new partnership, AppCard will become a member of […]
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NGA Thanks Congress For Protecting SNAP
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is thanking members of Congress for protecting grocers and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in the FY 2024 agriculture appropriations bill by eliminating a provision that could have caused widespread disruptions and undercut SNAP’s effectiveness. A proposal dropped from the final bill would have sharply limited the types of […]
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Making Pest Control A Priority
Have you ever considered how pest movement can impact food safety? We live in a world of movement, and food and food products are no exception, traveling along channels of production, processing, packaging and distribution. Food and ingredients can move thousands of miles from their source until they find their way onto store shelves. Keeping […]