by Greg Ferrara / NGA president and CEO As an industry, it is essential that we speak with a united voice to ensure that our interests are addressed and we are given a fair shake in the marketplace alongside our competitors. It’s no secret that the market has been under more intense pressure in the […]
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Aldi Hiring More Than 20K Employees, Increasing Wages
Aldi is hiring more than 20,000 new store and warehouse employees to support its continued growth across the country and prepare for the holiday season. Available positions include store associate, cashier, stocker and warehouse associate at the grocery retailer’s more than 2,100 stores and 25 warehouses across the country. Aldi will host a National Hiring […]
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Women Grocers of America Revisits Mission, Aims To Solidify Membership
President says association has more clearly defined its ‘why’ by Eric Pereira / content creator The Women Grocers of America is continuing to find new ways to make an impact in the retail grocery industry with several goals in mind. An organization of female leaders within the independent grocery sector, WGA operates under the […]
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Contactless Delivery Brings Efficiencies To CPG Supply Chain
The Consumer Brands Association has released an operational standard for contactless freight pickup and delivery that empowers companies to shift from a paper-based delivery process to a digitized supply chain. The new standard focuses on enhancing safety, increasing productivity and bringing transparency to every employee involved in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. At the beginning […]
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FMI Releases 2021 Power Of Private Brands Report
FMI – the food industry association has released the 2021 Power of Private Brands report, which found that 91 percent of food retailers and manufacturers surveyed plan to significantly or moderately increase their investment in private brands in the next two years. “During the pandemic, many more consumers gave private brands a try, and this has […]
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NGA Comments On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The National Grocers Association applauds passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Senate with two provisions that support the independent community grocery industry. NGA commends senators for including a provision in the act calling for an Apprenticeship Program for Commercial Drivers Under 21 Operating Interstate. This provision establishes an apprenticeship pilot […]
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WIC Cash Value Benefit Increase Is Home Run For Customers
by Michael Gay / manager, Food Fresh, Claxton, Georgia I manage the only grocery store in my county, often serving customers who work overtime or two jobs to make ends meet. For these customers, every minute they spend with their children is precious, whether it’s helping them with homework or discussing their day. Residents like this […]
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IDDBA Unveils Inaugural Class Of Certified Salumieres
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced that 14 individuals have successfully passed the inaugural Charcuterie Professional Certification: Salumiere exam. This is the association’s newest certification program geared toward establishing subject matter expertise in the sale and handling of charcuterie products in the retail food setting. Representing the spring 2021 class of certified salumieres are: Nathan Aldridge, […]