The National Grocers Association has welcomed two recent additions to its leadership team – David Cutler as VP of media relations and public affairs, and Dean Longhofer as senior manager for membership and data management. Cutler brings extensive association experience, most recently serving as director of public affairs and strategic engagement for the National Association […]
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Independent Grocers Must Always Keep Looking Forward
NGA’s slogan is “At the heart of the community,” reflecting the important position that independent grocery stores have in so many communities around the country. I’d go out on a limb and suggest a secondary tagline, “Always looking forward,” because a significant part of NGA’s mission is to help its members prepare for whatever lies […]
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Groceryshop, IGA Partner To Empower Independent Grocers
Groceryshop has begun a partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). The partnership will foster greater collaboration within the CPG and grocery industry while expanding the event content to a broader audience. Groceryshop, taking place Oct. 7-9 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, brings together more than 5,000 senior executives from various retailers, brands and technology […]
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FMI: Consumers Seek Deals To Address Inflation-Related Impacts On Food Prices
Consumers are adapting their shopping strategies to include more flexibility as they attempt to control their grocery spending heading into the fall, according to the latest survey conducted by FMI – The Food Industry Association and The Hartman Group. The report, “U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Return to Routine,” provides a crucial snapshot of how shoppers are finding value and […]
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TGCSA’s Ikard Recaps State Legislative Session, Leading With Swipe Fees Fight
The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently visited with Rob Ikard, president and CEO of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA), to learn more about the legislation and public policy updates impacting retailers in the Volunteer State. Calling the 2024 legislative session “quite busy,” Ikard said TGCSA spent many long hours advancing the […]
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NGA, UNFI Release FDA Traceability Guide For Members
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) have released a Step-by-Step Guide to FDA Traceability. This essential resource, a complimentary benefit available to all NGA members, was written and designed to help independent grocers achieve compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” […]
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EBT Chip Cards: What Grocers And POS Providers Need To Know
In an effort to modernize EBT and reduce fraud, multiple states are planning to migrate their EBT cards from magnetic stripes to EMV chip cards. Starting with California and Oklahoma, states are planning to issue chip cards beginning as soon as August 2024. It is important that POS systems are tested to ensure uninterrupted processing […]
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Grocery Execs Gather For Alabama Grocers Association’s Show
The Alabama Grocers Association brought members from all aspects of the grocery industry together for its 34th annual show July 28-31 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. The gathering promotes the growth and success of the grocery industry in Alabama through advocacy, education, public relations and networking. The business session July […]