How are food retailers and suppliers reacting to inflation, as well as a myriad other challenges in this post-pandemic era? FMI–The Food Industry Association’s 74th annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks report looks at what’s happening in the industry to better understand the issues, challenges and goals of its member companies in the industry as […]
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Sometimes Less Is More For An On-Trend Store
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Remember back when gluten-free products were all the rage? Product manufacturers tripped over themselves trying to get gluten-free versions of everyday staples on store shelves. Even standbys like oatmeal and Rice Krispies proudly proclaimed themselves to be gluten free. Of course, they always were. But […]
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5 Questions For The NGA Foundation
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs As we celebrate Foundation Awareness Week, we chat with the chairman and vice chairman of the NGA Foundation’s Board of Regents on the importance of leadership development, diversity and the future of the grocery industry. Kirk Clark, who chairs the Foundation board, is director of […]
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Evergreen State Facing Regulations, Unwelcome Taxes This Year
A legislative special session, long-term care deductions and ergonomics have dominated the agenda so far this year for the Washington Food Industry Association, according to President Tammie Hetrick. Retail crime in the state has been emboldened in recent years due to limited policing ability. Police or security officers have been restricted from pursuing suspected shoplifters […]
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FMI Bolsters Education Department With Additions Of Two Directors
In announcing their appointments July 6 as directors in its education department, FMI – The Food Industry Association said Kara Adams and Rebecca Daniels will help expand its e-learning offerings to better meet member needs. In addition, they will develop the program for the 2024 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference and oversee additional live meetings. “We […]
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Celebrating Foundation Awareness Week Means Recognizing Impact Of Our Industry
The support upon which something rests. Justification or reason. An underlying basis or principle. These are among the dictionary definitions of “foundation.” And they’re all appropriate descriptions for the NGA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association that supports recruiting, retention and leadership development efforts for the future of the independent community grocer. […]
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Nuñez Cepollaro Joins NGA To Lead Business Development
Sales and marketing veteran tapped to drive association membership and revenue growth Anita Nuñez Cepollaro has joined the National Grocers Association as VP of business development for the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry. Nuñez Cepollaro will help drive membership growth and NGA’s non-dues revenue programs, including event sponsorships and advertising programs. She joins […]
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The Power Of Positioning: Bringing Products To Life
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs There is power in effective product positioning for your market. In a time of changing shopper behavior, it’s important to have criteria for valuing products and services to maximize consumer satisfaction. In a recent webinar, the final installment of a three-part category management series hosted […]