Women Grocers of America presented its Woman of the Year Award to Gwen Christon, owner and operator of Isom IGA in Isom, Kentucky. Presented Feb. 27 during the 2023 NGA Show in Las Vegas, the award is given annually to a female grocer who displays strong leadership, a passion for the grocery industry and a commitment […]
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NGA, RangeMe Partner To Streamline Product Discovery
The National Grocers Association has partnered with online product discovery platform RangeMe to help independent grocers discover brands and products that are not distributed at national chains. RangeMe has launched a special collection of suppliers, called The NGA Collection of Emerging Brands, that will showcase thousands of suppliers of food and beverage, health and beauty […]
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The NGA Show Welcomes Independent Grocers To Conference
With attendee registrations exceeding the pre-pandemic 2020 event, the 2023 NGA Show opened Feb. 26, offering about 60 educational sessions and workshops presented by more than 150 speakers during the three-day conference at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. “A huge thank you goes out to the members of our show planning committee, […]
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Brindle, Strack Honored At NGA Show
Ideal Market receives community service award The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, recognized Rick Brindle and Jeff Strack with two of its highest honors at the NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ideal Market also was presented with the Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award. Brindle, an NGA board […]
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Speaker To WGA: Purpose Can Lead To Transformative Growth
‘People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it’ Katie Sandoe encourages grocery executives – or leaders in almost any industry, for that matter – to find their purpose. “Because when you can do that, you attract employees, you retain them and you can get more out of them,” she said. “We […]
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NFRA Encourages March Frozen Food Month Celebrations
2023 marks the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s 40th celebration of March Frozen Food Month. Murray Lender, founder of Lender’s Bagels, developed the first promotion in 1984 as an initiative to increase frozen food sales. The promotion is now nationally recognized and promotes the benefits and importance of engaging shoppers and encouraging the purchase of […]
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NGA Asks White House To Address Lack Of Health Benefits
The National Grocers Association sent a letter to White House officials asking for a convening of stakeholders to address the exclusion of independent grocers and their customers from important health benefit programs funded by health insurance plans. The letter states, “Private health plans, including Medicare Advantage health plans, are increasingly issuing supplemental health benefit cards […]
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Retailers Across Lone Star State Are ‘Optimistic But Still Cautious’
The economy in the Lone Star State continues to improve but is hindered by inflation, supply shortages and workforce gaps, according to Gary Huddleston, a grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association. Independent grocers have the larger challenge as wholesale distribution becomes less reliable compared to larger chains, which have their own dedicated supply […]
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NGA Offers Comments On Proposed WIC Food Package Revisions
The National Grocers Association has provided comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on its proposed rule on revisions to food packages in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. In a letter sent Feb. 21 to WIC Administration Chief Allison Post, NGA suggested improvements that could help increase retailer participation, as […]
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IGA, Ideal Launch Media Network For Independent Grocers
Ideal by Design House has announced a marketing agreement with the Independent Grocers Alliance to provide an on-platform and off-platform retail media network, designed for independent retailers. The Ideal retail media network will combine thousands of stores on a single retail media platform. This network is not limited to the IGA family of stores; it’s available to […]
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AGA, Auburn University Partner On Economic Impact Study
The Alabama Grocers Association partnered with Auburn University in 2022 to conduct an economic impact study of the grocery industry in the state. Total grocery industry employment is more than half a million people, with an annual payroll of over $2.5 billion, said Ellie Taylor, president of AGA. Total state tax revenues are more than $1.1 […]
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New Jersey Food Council Releases Digital ‘Green Guidelines’
The New Jersey Food Council has released its “Green Guidelines” to benefit its members and the communities it serves. The digital guidelines educate members about environmentally-friendly initiatives, as well as preserving natural resources and other ways in which food retailers can incorporate effective sustainability programs that benefit all of New Jersey. “As a result of […]
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Special Events Take Center Stage At 2023 NGA Show
The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events have announced the full lineup of special events that will be part of the 2023 NGA Show, to be held Feb. 26-28 at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. This year’s lineup comes complete with experience-enhancing events alongside returning favorites, designed to spark creativity, foster networking and showcase the […]
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NJFC Welcomes Two New Board Members At Annual Meeting
Two new board members were elected Jan. 31 at the New Jersey Food Council’s annual membership meeting as it introduced its 2023 theme: “Beyond Essential.” The board welcomed Todd Ferrera, VP and district manager of food market operations for Wegmans Food Markets, and Pete Contino, store manager of Weis Markets. The NJFC theme for 2023 […]
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NCA Names 2023 Golden And Silver Candy Dish Award Recipients
The National Confectioners Association announced Kevin Jenkins and Sharon Montgomery as the recipients of the 2023 Golden Candy Dish and Silver Candy Dish Awards, respectively. The Candy Dish Awards are presented each year by NCA’s broker community to recognize one broker and one manufacturer who have demonstrated leadership in the fields of confectionery sales, marketing and management. The […]
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IRI, Boston Consulting Group Announce CPG Growth Leaders
IRI and Boston Consulting Group, a global consulting firm, have released their 11th annual Growth Leaders report. The report analyzes the growth performance of hundreds of large, medium and small public and private CPG companies and highlights drivers of success in today’s market. “The leading CPGs in 2022 won by delivering pricing-led growth while maintaining or driving demand […]
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Turnover In Legislature Puts GFIA’s Focus On Preparation
Group targeting policies that could address labor, supply chain issues The Georgia Food Industry Association is dealing with many new faces – 53 to be exact – as the state legislature gathers in Atlanta for its annual session. That influx of new lawmakers makes preparation critical, according to GFIA President Kathy Kuzava. “GFIA members are […]
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FMI Promotes Two Communications, Insights Executives
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the promotions of two professionals at the organization, Steve Markenson and Kelli Windsor, both of whom have increased the focus of the industry’s lens through insights and online communications. Markenson has been appointed to VP of research and insights. He oversaw more than 40 research and insights […]
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TIPA Expands Career Networking Program
The Texas International Produce Association is expanding its career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education –”EDGE.” EDGE is the next step of the original “Aggies for Fresh” program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh […]
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Elevating The In-Store Experience
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs “Every experience makes you grow.” – Anonymous That’s applicable for independent grocers on multiple levels. The experience you deliver in your stores can be the difference between a one-time shopper and a lifetime customer. That experience can help you grow as a business, and it […]