The Retail Learning Institute/IGA Coca-Cola Institute, in collaboration with Rouses Markets and the Thibodeaux, Louisiana, Police Department, has launched an online course aimed at equipping grocery store employees with the knowledge to respond to active shooter incidents. Available in English and Spanish, this five-minute course provides a comprehensive how-to video that emphasizes the “Run, Hide, […]
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NGA Announces Return Of Print, Online Magazine
The National Grocers Association has announced the return of its print magazine, “Independent Grocer.” “Formerly published years ago by the association, NGA has relaunched ‘Independent Grocer’ as a biannual magazine for association members that explores NGA member companies, executives, advocacy efforts and events. Also available in an online edition, Independent Grocer will be published twice […]
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The Illuminators Names Incoming Officers, Five Board Members
The Illuminators have named the incoming officers for 2023-24 and have appointed five new board members to its Constellation of Hilites. Greg Siegel from Idahoan Foods will serve as this year’s headlite and president. “The Illuminator organization will continue to support our three pillars: first, education with more than $150,000 in scholarships awarded in 2023 […]
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Category Management Demands The Art Of Arrangement
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA director, communications and external affairs In today’s competitive environment, significant thought and consideration must be given to managing available shelf space. The arrangement of products demands creativity and foresight. To optimize available space, placement of items within a category must be done deliberately and artfully. Using data-driven planograms, or maps […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
New City, Brand For 2024 Sweets And Snacks Expo
The Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced a new brand for its premier confectionery and snack trade show. Rolling out to coincide with the show moving to a two-city rotation in 2024 with Indianapolis, attendees at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo caught a preview of the new brand. “As we look to the future of this […]
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NGA Supports USDA Efforts To Implement WIC Online Program
The National Grocers Association submitted comments May 24 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its proposed updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children program to facilitate online access, ordering and food delivery for WIC participants. “USDA’s WIC program is critical in addressing nutrition insecurity and food access for millions […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, Midwest
The Sweets And Snacks Expo Opens For Its Final Year In Chicago
The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opened May 23, kicking off its 26th year as a showcase for innovation in the confectionery and snack industries. Over four days, attendees will have the opportunity to discover confectionery and snack innovations, gain insights through education sessions led by industry experts and make industry connections with the thousands of professionals in […]
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Independents: Take Gen Z’s Fears About Grocery Prices To Heart
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA director, communications and external affairs Millennials and Generation Z’s are supplanting Gen X’ers and Boomers as the top spending consumers. So, it should be of great concern when young people say they’re afraid they won’t be able to pay for groceries, despite indications that food inflation is gradually easing. According […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Three New Members To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has added three new members to its Board of Directors. PFMA welcomes Jess Reese, VP of sales, small format and value for UTZ Snacks; Tim Murray, manager, industry engagement for Altria Group Distribution Co.; and Keith Martin, director of business development, executive director of business development for Associated Wholesale Grocers. […]
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House Subcommittee Approves PBM Spread Pricing Legislation
FMI – The Food Industry Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee’s bipartisan passage of the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act (H.R. 1613). The legislation is sponsored by Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Rick Allen (R-GA) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). Included as Section 303 […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Floridians May Weather This Recession Better Than Previous Two
Also, tort reform legislation targets ‘plague of frivolous lawsuits’ across state Florida is on the cusp of a recession, according to University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. In a recent article on the UCF Today website, Snaith said the impact shouldn’t be anything like what happened in 2020 or the housing collapse in the […]
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NGA Foundation Awards Executive Leadership Development Scholarships
Employees of Northeast grocery cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. have been awarded scholarships to attend the Executive Leadership Development Program, hosted by the NGA Foundation, June 4-8 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Edwin “Nino” Vazquez, district manager with Wakefern’s Price Rite Marketplace banner, received this year’s PepsiCo Diversity in Leadership Scholarship, sponsored by PepsiCo. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Association News, West
WAFC Elects 2023-24 Leadership At Annual Conference
Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has announced the 2023-24 officers and board of directors, elected May 7 and May 9 at the WAFC’s annual convention. The new officers are: Paul Gianetto, SVP of sales and merchandising at Raley’s, has been named president and chairman. Nancy Lebold, CEO at New Seasons Markets, will serve […]
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FMI Recognizes Five Store Manager Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the five recipients of the 2023 Store Manager Awards. From 175 nominations, 12 finalists were honored during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by Heather Garlich, SVP for communications, marketing and consumer/community affairs at FMI, and Brian Sappington, president of the retail portfolio, North America at The Coca-Cola […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Gelson's, West
WAFC Wraps Up Record-Breaking Convention
Fueled by a record-breaking turnout, retailers and vendors took advantage of business meetings to renew relationships, discuss merchandising ideas and meet emerging brands May 6-10 at the Western Association of Food Chains’ annual convention. WAFC Chief Operating Officer Pat Posey told The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves that the show drew rave reviews. “Overall, I think everyone […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
Guest Speakers Entertain Attendees At Convention
Attendees at the Western Association of Food Chains’ annual convention were entertained by guest speakers that took the general session stage May 9 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California. Motivational speaker, comedian and bestselling author Josh Sundquist has shared his story with audiences across the world. At age 9, Sundquist was […]
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How Hiring Disabled Individuals Can Enhance Your Business
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Consumers are increasingly looking to spend money with brands and merchants they consider to be socially responsible. Are independent grocers missing something by not taking their DEI programs far enough? NGA hosted a recent webinar in which Lloyd Lewis, president and CEO of Arc Thrift […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Awards 18 Minnesota Companies For Efforts To Fight Hunger
The Minnesota Grocers Association has announced the Silver Plate Award winners of its 2022 Bag Hunger Campaign contest. It is part of a statewide campaign coordinated by the MGA that engages community members in the fight against hunger in their neighborhoods. The winners of the Silver Plate Awards created in-store displays that best depicted the […]
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PFMA Highlights Trends, Shares Update During Conference
Pennsylvania food and beverage industry leaders gathered May 9-10 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square during its annual conference hosted by the PFMA. “Our Annual Conference provides valuable time for us to connect with our members and sponsors to discuss what is happening in the food and beverage industries,” said Alex Baloga, president and […]
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NGA Shares Support Of ‘Save Local Business’ Act
The National Grocers Association has announced its support for the Save Local Business Act. Introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the Save Local Business Act would codify into law the traditional joint employer standard, which conditions employment liability on the clear and predictable standard of “direct, actual and immediate control over […]