The Missouri Grocers Association’s recent Grocers Day at the state capitol was filled with education, networking and advocacy aimed at advancing the interests of the grocery industry in the Show-Me State. Held April 30-May 1, the event began with an education session led by Brad Brayshaw, representing ReposiTrak. Brayshaw discussed the Food Safety Modernization Act […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Inflation, Diversity and Other Hot Buttons
The post-pandemic period is offering independent grocers challenges that operationally may pale in comparison to those of the COVID-19 era but are adding pressure to the bottom line and the way supermarket operators are perceived by consumers. Inflation has driven up the cost of most aspects of doing business in a way that has made […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
IFPA Washington Conference Shifting To June
Registration has opened for IFPA’s 2024 The Washington Conference, with produce and floral’s most influential public policy event moving to June to better align with the congressional calendar and influence policymakers ahead of the election. Set for June 10-12 in Washington, D.C., the annual event unites all segments of the fresh produce and floral industry […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Midwest
Minnesota Grocers Association President Planning To Retire
Jamie Pfuhl, president of the Minnesota Grocers Association since 2006, has informed the MGA’s board of directors that she plans to retire Aug. 30 after 28 years with the organization. “It has been the privilege of my professional life to serve the Minnesota Grocers Association, first as a team member then as its president,” said […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Southwest
As North Texas Grows, Grocery Industry ‘Very Competitive’
When looking at northern Texas – and specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex – it is important to note it is a region that spans more than 9,000 miles. Depending on the source and direction viewed, North Texas is either teeming with retail grocery options or in desperate need of them. Take Dallas, for instance. To the […]
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Why You Should Be A Part Of The Independent Community
Becoming a member of the National Grocers Association makes you a part of a community based on relationships. NGA is a collaborative network built on trust, with each member helping to make each other, and the collective, stronger as one. The association helps to amplify the story of independent operators and their vendor partners throughout […]
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Store Ops Summit Helps Grocers Sharpen Their Focus On Fresh
The fresh perimeter is the epicenter of growth and excitement in the grocery store. For most supermarkets, it’s the front door of the shopping experience – it’s where retailers make their first impression, offering a feast for the senses, from fruits and vegetables to bakery and deli to meat and seafood. And it accounts for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Newton As Communications, Media Relations Director
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Larissa Newton as director of communications and media relations. With a background spanning print and digital journalism, website and social media management and state government communications, Newton brings a blend of skills and perspectives to the role. She will manage the PFMA’s website, monthly and annual publications, biweekly […]