Michael Gay, owner and single-store operator of Food Fresh in rural Evans County, Georgia, testified before Congress May 22, warning that limiting SNAP choice would undermine the program’s effectiveness, create confusion for participants and impose a costly bureaucratic burden on small businesses nationwide. “Restricting eligible items to those approved by the USDA will quickly drive […]
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FMI Urges Congress To Enact Credit Card Competition Act
FMI – The Food Industry Association is asking Congress to pass the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act. FMI’s Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher issued the following statement on the Credit Card Competition Act in response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy’s hearing, titled “Protecting Consumers’ […]
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Acosta Group Acquires CROSSMARK, Product Connections
Acosta Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CROSSMARK, including its headquarter sales agency and retail solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a marketing services business, from WIS International, which will retain its inventory verification services business. This transaction will accelerate Acosta Group’s ongoing transformation, enhancing the company’s role as a growth engine for brands across […]
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Best In Class: Maximizing Memorial Day Sales
Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, also marks the unofficial start of summer, synonymous with backyard barbecues, family gatherings and festive picnics. It’s also a prime opportunity for supermarkets to maximize Memorial Day sales by focusing on customer experience, value and community spirit. Firing Up Customer Engagement Interactive Grilling Demonstrations: Host in-store […]
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NGA’s Fly-In For Fair Competition Begins In Washington, D.C.
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has begun its annual Fly-In for Fair Competition in Washington, D.C. This event mobilizes independent grocers to engage with members of Congress, addressing critical issues such as antitrust reform and enforcement, SNAP Choice enhancements and the reform of credit card routing to reduce exorbitant swipe fees. “The Fly-In for Fair […]
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eGrowcery, CresLane Partner To Launch E-Commerce Solutions
eGrowcery and CresLane Retail Solutions have begun a new partnership to equip supermarket retailers with shopper-centric e-commerce solutions that integrate with in-person sales channels. Today’s supermarket retailers are increasingly adopting an omnichannel approach to merge grocery e-commerce with physical store interactions, aiming to create comprehensive insights into consumer purchasing patterns. Modern point-of-sale systems facilitate a unified […]
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New Ad Campaign Calls For Antitrust Enforcement
The Main Street Competition Coalition has launched an ad campaign calling on Washington to crack down on big businesses ignoring the nation’s antitrust laws and hurting small businesses and farmers. Digital video ads are appearing on Connected TV (CTV) platforms, audio ads will run on Spotify, and display ads have been placed on Politico and social media outlets. Here […]
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IFPA’s Washington Conference Looks To Influence Public Policy
IFPA’s 2024 Washington Conference, taking place from June 10-12, is a unique opportunity in a pivotal election year. It brings together inspiring leaders and significant events designed to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to influence the policies and perceptions of produce and floral on Capitol Hill. From keynote speakers to celebrations showcasing the […]