For many independent grocers, the NGA Show is a beacon. It’s a signal that spring is almost here, after an exhausting holiday selling season and many dreary weeks of winter. The show is a chance to work on your business, and it’s also an opportunity to recharge and get inspired by the many expert-driven educational […]
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How Independent Grocers Can Score On Game Day
Kansas City barbecue or San Francisco sourdough? This year’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to feature them both in your store – along with all the other game day favorites as your customers shop in preparation for enjoying the Chiefs-49ers matchup on Sunday, Feb. 11. Three in five consumers plan to watch Super Bowl LVIII, […]
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NGA Applauds House Passage Of Tax Relief Legislation
The National Grocers Association (NGA) issued the following statement Feb. 1 from Chief Government Relations Officer and Counsel Chris Jones following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: “On behalf of independent community grocers nationwide, we commend the House for voting to expand critical […]
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Candy And Snacks: What’s In Store For Independent Retailers?
Sponsored content In preparation for the upcoming Sweets & Snacks show, Anne-Marie Roerink discusses what issues and challenges are important to independent retailers and what topics they can expect to see featured at the show. Roerink is the president of 210 Analytics, LLC, a marketing/research company specializing in food retailing. Roerink authors NCA’s flagship State of […]
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IGA Names Nine Retailers Of Year
Nominated by their wholesalers, nine members of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) have been named 2024 U.S. Retailers of the Year. Presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in their communities, the honor is the highest IGA gives to its retailer members. The 2024 Retailers of the Year are: John and […]
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Instacart Expands Online SNAP Acceptance For Grocery Delivery
Instacart has announced a series of retail expansions that will allow customers to use SNAP benefits to shop online for groceries for same-day delivery from Food City, Gordon Food Service, Hy-Vee, Schnucks and additional Kroger banners. Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance from more than 170 retail banners spanning more than 14,000 stores, reaching 96 […]
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IGA Honors Former W. Lee Flowers Exec With Highest Award
Henry Johnson Jr., the former president of W. Lee Flowers & Co., recently received the J. Frank Grimes Award, the highest honor granted by the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). IGA Chairman Mark Batenic and IGA CEO John Ross presented the honor, which often is referred to as the Chairman’s Award, to Johnson at the FMI […]
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Education Agenda Drives 2024 NGA Show
With more than 30 educational workshops and sessions led by a lengthy roster of industry experts, the 2024 NGA Show will offer specialized content for independent grocers. Hosted by the National Grocers Association and Clarion Events, the 2024 NGA Show is scheduled for March 10-12 at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. “The education […]