by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Getting product assortment right is not an easy task, yet it is absolutely critical to retail success. Unlike inventory management and pricing, where there may be considerable data and analytical tools to guide decision making, assortment optimization requires a balance of art with science, especially […]
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Beyond The Fruited Plain: A Grocery Perspective On 2023 Farm Bill
Work on a Farm Bill reauthorization is under way, and as this column goes to press, Washington observers anticipate an uptick in activity toward the food and ag package that holds significant impact for independent grocers, especially those in historically underserved parts of the country. Earlier this year, NGA outlined its 2023 Farm Bill priorities […]
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Gent Joins Consumer Brands As EVP Of Industry Engagement
The Consumer Brands Association has named Genna Gent EVP of industry engagement, effective May 17. “This is such an important hire at such an important time for the association, and I could not be more pleased to be welcoming Genna to the team,” said David Chavern, president and CEO. “Genna brings exceptional experience as a […]
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Viva Fresh Donates 20K+ Pounds Of Fresh Produce
Donation to North Texas Food Bank aims to help close hunger gap The Texas International Produce Association again teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas, to help close the hunger gap. At the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Expo earlier this month, 21,806 pounds of fresh produce was donated. The donation […]
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Experts Optimistic That Inflation Will Decrease In 2023
FMI – the Food Industry Association hosted a briefing March 15, “Impact of Inflation on Grocery Shopper Buying Habits: Looking Inside Inflation’s Black Box,” to discuss what lies ahead for food prices in 2023. The briefing looked at how higher prices have impacted shopper buying habits and how grocers are responding to the economic climate […]
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New Jersey Food Council To Honor Four Industry Leaders May 17
The New Jersey Food Council will host its “Night of Distinction” reception at 5:30 p.m. on May 17 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey. The event will draw more than 500 guests, including food industry executives across the region. “This is the perfect time to celebrate the industry and its leaders who have […]
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Exploring Possible Deal Thesis Behind Proposed Albertsons/Kroger Merger
I’ve been asked a lot lately about the Albertsons/Kroger merger and what it means for our industry. Every time I think, “What is the deal thesis behind the merger? What can they do together they can’t already do separately?” For example, would combining them save a bunch of costs? They won’t need two CFOs or […]
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Winning The Pizza Battle Can Be Easy As Pie For Independent Grocers
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs “The pizza battle is on, and grocery stores are winning.” So declares Dana Baggett, client strategy director in the restaurant division at market researcher Vericast, whose recent study of consumers’ pizza preferences suggests inflation is pushing folks to swap their takeout apps for their grocer’s […]