In a boost to its ability to help grocery retailers navigate the SNAP online approval process, the National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has added two employees to its SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC). Dawn Tullis is joining SEMTAC as a project coordinator, while Kari Wolkwitz will serve as a project manager. SEMTAC aims […]
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KeHE Taps Cognira To Boost Promotion Planning, Forecasting At DCs
Atlanta-based Cognira has begun a partnership with KeHE to transform the Naperville, Illinois-based wholesale food distributor’s promotion planning and forecasting capabilities across 16 distribution center networks. KeHE said Cognira’s PromoAI will drive improved ROI, increased margins, enhanced collaboration, reduced inventory and minimized spoilage. KeHE previously relied on legacy systems, spreadsheets and email for promotion planning […]
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At NGA’s Executive Conference, Future Belongs To Independent Grocers
The COVID-19 pandemic threw the nation for a loop, dropping us all into a new world that’s still reeling from record inflation, supply chain pressures, political turmoil and global conflict. Through it all, independent grocers have delivered sustenance, stability and support to their communities. As the post-pandemic landscape unfolds, NGA continues to offer guidance to […]
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NGA Foundation TA Center Helps Bring Nutrition Incentives To Tops in Western NY
by Josh Anderegg / NGAF TA Center Project Director I was honored to be on hand for the recent rollout of a nutrition incentive pilot program at two Tops Friendly Markets stores in the greater Buffalo, New York, area. The program is the culmination of a nearly three-year effort between the National Grocers Association Foundation […]
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IFPA Announces Board Of Directors Slate For 2024
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced the slate of new officers and directors for the 2024 IFPA Board of Directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership. This group will begin its board service at the 2023 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, California. […]
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NGA Shares Agenda For Executive Conference, Public Policy Summit
A forward-looking education agenda driven by top industry leaders is the centerpiece of this year’s National Grocers Association Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, the annual gathering of executives from the independent grocery industry. The summit, scheduled for Oct. 22-25 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C., offers retail, wholesale and supplier executives and their […]
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Emerging Trends In Retail Ripening
Sponsored content We’re talking with Dennis Kihlstadius and Gary Campisi, aka The Produce Guys, two of the most experienced and well-known experts in fruit conditioning for the retail produce industry. Dennis has more than 35 years of experience as a ripening consultant. Current and former clients include the Pear Bureau Northwest, the National Mango Board, […]
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Liviri Launches Independent E-Grocer Grant Program
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Liviri is launching its first Independent E-Grocer Grant Program. It is an initiative that will award resources to an independent grocer. Liviri is committed to supporting grocers in driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain management for the ever-evolving eGrocery sector. To apply, grocers can submit an application here. “Liviri’s primary focus is to […]