The National Confectioners Association’s Young Professionals Network has opened the application for the 2021 class of its Future Leadership Program. It provides professional development resources, including mentorship opportunities and complimentary registration to NCA’s signature events, to young professionals aspiring to leadership roles in the confectionery industry. “A successful future for the chocolate and candy industry depends on […]
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GMDC|Retail Tomorrow, Gender Fair Partner To Promote Diversity In Retail
Retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow has partnered with Gender Fair, the first and only market-based solution for achieving equality. The partnership represents an opportunity for GMDC|Retail Tomorrow to embrace and foster Gender Fair’s insights and expertise to advance gender equality across retail and CPG industries. GMDC|Retail Tomorrow will officially introduce the partnership […]
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Texas Retailers Association Announces Death of Joe Williams
Grocers throughout Texas, the Southwest and nation are mourning the loss of longtime industry leader Joe Williams. Williams was the former VP for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association. He later served as a consultant with the TRA’s Texas Food Council, as well as the Texas Retailers Education Foundation. According to a statement […]
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2020 NACS Show Canceled, New Virtual Experience To Be Introduced
NACS has been informed by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority that the 2020 NACS Show, scheduled for Oct. 11-14, cannot be held due to the ongoing pandemic. “It is with heavy heart that we make this announcement,” said NACS President and CEO Henry Armour. “We had worked closely with the health department with […]
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Industry Ready To Help Shoppers Navigate New Dietary Guidelines
Krystal Register, director of health and well-being for FMI- The Food Industry Association – offered the following comments on the United States Department of Agriculture’s 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report, which was released recently. “The key to effective and achievable recommendations is that they be both science-based and practical for consumers to apply to their lifestyles. Food retailers have created […]
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GMDC|Retail Tomorrow Using Virtual Format For 2020 Conferences
Retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow says it will pivot this year’s General Merchandise Conference (GM20) and Selfcare Summit (SS20) to virtual events over a three-week period taking place Oct. 5-23. GMDC|Retail Tomorrow has reimagined this year’s event offerings in order to expand member opportunities and enable product discovery in a virtual format […]
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PFMA Announces Leadership Changes To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced changes to leadership positions on its board of directors. The association is a statewide trade association advocating for the interests of grocers, convenience stores, wholesalers, consumer product vendors and other organizations. Board Vice Chair Tom Cormier, manager of government affairs at Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold […]
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CBA Report Reveals A Nation Changed By Coronavirus
Eighty-four percent of Americans have seen shortages of high-demand products during the coronavirus, up from only 37 percent at the beginning of March, according the latest findings from the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) in Arlington, Virginia. Since March 4, CBA has conducted a weekly poll of American adults’ attitudes toward the coronavirus. Now in its fourth […]
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SE Businesses Help Out, Perdue Farms Associate Positive For Covid-19
As President Donald Trump has extended stay at home guidelines until April 30 in an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, many American small businesses will remain closed. Those businesses that are essential, including grocery stores and suppliers, are reaching out to help in any way they can. In the Southeast, Publix is giving […]
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CARES Act Reactions, Mercato Delivers Free To 60+ During Pandemic
With the passage of the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by Congress, grocers and affiliated businesses across the country should get some relief from strains due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The National Grocers Association (NGA) voiced its support of the legislation, which also fixed the retail glitch contained in the […]
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World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Winners, Top 20
Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, 20 cheeses made the finals for the title: World Champion Cheese. The contest was held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The winners of the 2020 cheese contest are as follows: World Champion: Michael Spycher, Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, Gourmino […]
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Businesses Find Ways To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the globe, businesses and associations are working to find ways to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. As NGA and United Fresh Produce Association come together to help keep grocers stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, Bacardi is using its facilities around the world to help make desperately […]
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NGA Applauds Senate For Including Retail Glitch Fix In Stimulus Package
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement from NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the U.S. Senate including a fix to the retail glitch—a drafting error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that harms retailers—in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
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UFCW 8-Golden State Reaches New Agreement With Grocery Chains
UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said, following months of complex negotiations, a new tentative agreement has been reached with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill in Northern and Central California. “At the bargaining table we were able to build on the key achievements of decades of union solidarity,” Loveall said. “This contract is one […]
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Market Profile: Oil Industry Fueling Food Retail Growth In West Texas
by John McCurry/contributing writer Gary Huddleston, a former longtime Kroger executive now serving as grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association (TRA), describes the grocery business as being robust across most areas of Texas. “Western Texas is certainly unique. There are three or four metro areas, but the vast majority is rural. The four […]
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FDA Launches Campaign For New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices. The campaign with the tagline “What’s In It For You?” aims to reach the general public and also focuses on consumers at increased risk of […]
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Whole Foods Postpones Store Opening, H-E-B Helping Communities
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of American life. Grocers are adjusting hours and reaching out to help their communities in a variety of ways. Also, the public health emergency is causing postponements of public gathering, including grocery store grand openings. State governments also are working to help grocery retailers meet customers’ needs. […]
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Demand For Groceries, Supplies Being Felt Across The Nation
Across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic is causing an upheaval to normal life. As the federal government continues to advise social distancing and working from home when possible, the food industry is stepping up to help Americans get through this public health emergency. Grocery retailers, distributors and suppliers are adjusting their hours, adding more staff […]
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Market Profile: Distribution A Challenge For Grocers In The Dakotas
by John McCurry/contributing writer While they are two different states, North Dakota and South Dakota share some challenges for their independent grocers. Distribution to retailers in rural areas and labor shortages are common problems for both North and South. Our market profile looks at the economies and state of the grocery industry in the Dakotas. […]
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NGA Promotes Jones To SVP Of Government Relations And Counsel
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has promoted Christopher Jones from VP to SVP of government relations and counsel. “Chris and his team are tremendous advocates for NGA’s members before Congress and federal agencies. Under Chris’ leadership, NGA’s advocacy efforts achieved many important wins for NGA’s members, while NGA’s Grocers PAC saw record contributions last year, […]