The House Small Business Committee took a first step toward restoring fair competition throughout the economy by unanimously green-lighting the Main Street Competes Act (H.R. 5424), and the Main Street Competition Coalition is calling on Congress to quickly pass the bipartisan bill. The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), would give the […]
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Posted inAssociation News, National
Store Tours Prove Effective In Showing Congress How Policies Hit Home
by Max Wengroff / NGA Manager of Government Relations and Membership From the anticompetitive tactics of power buyers to rising costs and credit card fees, independent grocers are facing myriad difficulties that impact their operations. To address this, the National Grocers Association worked with members of Congress and NGA member companies to set up store […]
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IGA, Nestlé Purina PetCare To Expand Reinvention Program
The Independent Grocers Alliance has continued its strategic partnership with Nestlé Purina PetCare to expand the pet category reinvention program across IGA’s 1,900 U.S. retail members and their wholesalers. This collaboration will enhance the shopping experience for pet owners and provide additional touchpoints for retailers to engage and educate their shoppers in the pet care […]
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Celebrity Chef Carla Hall To Keynote 2024 NGA Show
The National Grocers Association has announced that celebrity chef Carla Hall will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 NGA Show, to be held March 10-12 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The opening keynote session is sponsored by The Kraft Heinz Co. The annual trade show and conference is being produced […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Beverage News, National
Aldi Offering On-Demand Alcohol Delivery In 21 States
Through an expanded partnership with DoorDash, Aldi is offering on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 locations across 21 states. With the addition of Aldi, nearly 80 percent of DoorDash customers can access alcohol through age-verified delivery. “In addition to giving merchants a new way to reach customers, on-demand alcohol delivery helps partners grow their […]
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Online Grocery Sales Climb To $9.3B In August
As many households engaged in back-to-school activities, online grocery sales in the U.S. grew 8.7 percent compared to last year, tallying $9.3 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopping survey. Household demand for pickup and ship-to-home was strong, while delivery experienced a slowdown in order volume and mass continued […]
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DoorDash Adds Eight Grocery Stores As Partners
Eight grocery stores from across the nation – including Lowe’s Markets, Pruett’s Food, Stater Bros. Markets and Strack & Van Til – are among Door Dash’s new partners. “We’ve made significant progress in investing in long-term partnerships with grocers of all sizes, all while remaining focused on improving quality and execution,” said Fuad Hannon, VP […]
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Mercatus, SwishBx Begin Product Sampling Partnership
Mercatus and Swish Brand Experiences, an emerging marketing technology company, have begun a partnership to advance the value of product sampling for grocery retailers and CPG brands. This collaboration addresses the pain points often associated with traditional approaches and expands retail media offerings to include data-driven, sponsored product sampling for grocers and brand marketers. Mercatus-powered retailers will […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Curate Your Meat Case Using Five New Meat Consumer Segments
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing The last several years have changed consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty that followed have altered consumers’ habits and behaviors in all aspects of their life, including grocery shopping. Now it’s time to get to know your meat customers again – so your store’s selection can […]
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5 Questions For Tim Lowe
The president of North Carolina-based supermarket chain Lowes Foods shares his thoughts about the state of the industry for independent grocers and his outlook for the coming months. Challenges of the past year continue to linger into 2023, and despite a gradual easing of inflation, operators as well as consumers are still feeling the pressure. […]
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Webinar Highlights Case Studies To Drive Success In Your Grocerant
Maximizing time has quickly become a top priority for consumers. Grocers and restaurants, also known as “grocerants,” are in a unique position as they make up a large percentage of the household food spend, according to Jeremy Julian, CRO and founder, CBS NorthStar & Restaurant Tech Guys. He, along with two members of the Toshiba […]
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Oscar Mayer Introduces ‘Scramblers’ Breakfast Innovation
Oscar Mayer has announced its first on-the-go refrigerated breakfast offering: new Oscar Mayer Scramblers. The innovation comes after uncovering that only 23 percent of people are eating a full breakfast due to limited hearty options available. Oscar Mayer Scramblers are made using two fresh eggs and are available in three varieties – including Bacon and Velveeta, […]
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Groceryshop Shares Conference Keynote Speakers
Groceryshop, the event for grocery and CPG brands, has announced the keynote speakers for its 2023 conference, taking place Sept. 19-21 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The annual Groceryshop conference brings together more than 5,000 attendees, 1,700 retailers and brands and 175 speakers to offer insights into the ever-evolving grocery landscape. This year, the […]
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Integrating Data Insights Into Grocery Retail Strategy: A Step-By-Step Guide
Sponsored content So, you’ve followed the advice of the experts and made strategic investments in automation technology and data software. Now you find yourself with a wealth of valuable data. The question is, what should you do with it? In the highly competitive landscape of the grocery retail industry, data-driven decision-making has become an […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National
C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger
C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Adds New Omnichannel, AI Solutions For Grocers
Instacart has added several updates to Instacart Storefront and Caper Carts to help retailers advance their e-commerce, digitize stores and build AI-powered omnichannel experiences. “We’ve long believed the future of grocery – and commerce in general – isn’t online or in-store, it’s both. And now, more than ever, it’s being supercharged with AI,” said Asha […]
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NGAF Expands SEMTAC Team To Advance SNAP Efforts
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 […]