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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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 […]
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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 […]