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Advocacy for Independent Grocers
NGA pushes for fair competition, stronger antitrust enforcement and food policy that lets independents compete on equal terms.
NGA advocacy →Education and Events
The NGA Show, the Executive Conference and leadership programs give operators and their teams new ideas to take back to the store.
The NGA Show →People and Community
The NGA Foundation, Women Grocers of America and student scholarships help independents build the next generation of grocery leaders.
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Pompeo To Deliver Opening Keynote At The NGA Show 2027
Leadership, economic policy, global affairs and the challenges facing organizations in an interconnected world will be among the keynote topics.
NGA Applauds FTC’s Robinson-Patman Enforcement
The Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits price discrimination settlement is important for small and independent businesses, NGA says.
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Industry Veteran Ridenour Joins NGA As Chief Collaboration Officer
The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
Advocacy and Policy
NGA Urges Senate Action After House Passes Penny-Rounding Bill
H.R. 10167 was passed by voice vote Sept. 14, moving Congress closer to resolving a legislative tangle that has left grocers rounding…
FMI, NGA Push Back After Senate Hearing On AI Surveillance Pricing
The associations address the practices under scrutiny and the pricing tools their members actually use.
NGA Backs House Passage Of Penny-Rounding Legislation
The Common Cents Act provides retailers with clear legal authority and protections to round cash transactions.
NGA Welcomes House Passage Of Main Street Competes Act
The National Grocers Association has welcomed House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business…
NGA Show and Events
NGA Honors KS Senator With Spirit Of America Award At Fly-In
The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) with its Spirit of America Award on May 19 during opening…
WGA President Popp Named 2026 Woman Of The Year At NGA Show
The National Grocers Association has named Kristin Popp, president of Women Grocers of America (WGA) and EVP of Woodman’s Food Markets, as…
RSA America Expands Support Team, Previews AI Platform At The NGA Show
RSA America has strengthened its retail customer support operations, introduced new artificial intelligence-driven capabilities and will debut a fully integrated in-store kiosk…
EcoATM To Showcase Device Recycling Kiosks At NGA Show
EcoATM will exhibit its electronic device recycling kiosks during The 2026 NGA Show in Las Vegas, demonstrating partnership opportunities for independent grocers.…
Foundation, Leadership and Women Grocers
NGA Foundation Sets 2027 Student Case Study Topic With Big Y
The NGA Foundation's 2027 Student Case Study Competition will challenge teams to build customer loyalty beyond discounts for Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods.
MRGA To Honor Overfelt With NGA Spirit Of America Award
David Overfelt has advocated for Missouri's grocers, retailers and businesses for more than 40 years.
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy…
NGA Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Targets Training, Succession Planning
The foundation is seeking operators who have built effective training programs or undegone an ownership transition.
The Independents Insider
Our weekly newsletter created with NGA for independent, community-focused retailers. Industry news, policy updates and ideas you can use, free in your inbox.
Sign up free →Upcoming NGA Events
- OCT13Industry Class Action Litigation Update: What Grocery Executives Need to KnowOct. 13, 2026 · Virtual
- OCT202026 NGA Executive ConferenceOct. 20-22, 2026 · Chicago, IL
- JAN312027 NGA ShowJan. 31-Feb. 2, 2027 · Las Vegas
- APR12The NGA Leadership InstituteApril 12-14, 2027 · Mt Vernon
- MAY112027 Fresh SummitMay 11-13, 2027 · Oklahoma City, OK
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The National Grocers Association is the national trade association dedicated to independent, community-focused grocers, along with the wholesalers and suppliers that serve them. Based in Washington, D.C., NGA works on advocacy, education, events and services for the independent grocery industry.
The Shelby Report and NGA
The Shelby Report has covered the grocery business since 1967. Through our partnership with the National Grocers Association, we bring independent grocers and operators NGA news, policy updates and event coverage here and every Wednesday in the Independents Insider.
What is the National Grocers Association?
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is the national trade association dedicated to independent, community-focused grocers. It represents independent retailers and wholesalers, plus the suppliers that serve them, and is based in Washington, D.C.
Who can join NGA?
Any privately held, independent or family-owned grocery retailer or ESOP can join as a retail member. Wholesalers, including retailer-owned cooperatives, and the suppliers and associations that serve independent grocers can join too. Learn about NGA membership.
What does NGA advocate for?
NGA’s priorities include stronger antitrust enforcement so independents can compete on equal terms, food and nutrition programs such as SNAP and WIC, and small-business issues like workforce and labor policy. Each year it brings grocers to Washington for the Fly-In for Fair Competition.
When is the next NGA Show?
The 2027 NGA Show is Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2027, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It is the industry’s annual show for independent grocers, with education sessions and an expo floor. See the NGA Show site.
What is the Independents Insider?
The Independents Insider is a free weekly newsletter from The Shelby Report, created with NGA for independent, community-focused retailers. It goes out every Wednesday. Sign up here.