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- Swipe Fee Reform
  Get the latest on effort to reform interchange/swipe fees.
- Healthcare Reform
  Keep informed on legislation and newly drafted regulations on the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Tax Policies
  Find out what you need to know involving tax policies that impact your bottom line.
- Food Safety
  Information for independent grocers on traceability initiatives as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act.
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- N.G.A. Online Training and Education Center
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- N.G.A. Research
  Original research, consumer trends and benchmarking reports related to the independent grocer.
- Food Recalls
  Timely alerts regarding the latest food recalls, allergen alerts and food illness outbreaks.
- Fraudulent Coupon Alerts
  Detailed alerts about of current circulating fraudulent coupons.
- Grocery Supplies and Services Guide
  A valuable resource for independent retail and wholesale grocers to find the products and services they need the most.
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Retailer

N.G.A. Retailer Membership

The National Grocers Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to the needs of independent, community-focused grocery retailers and operators. Join over 1,000 retail members and invest in the future of your business and the industry. Help us strengthen the marketplace and level the playing field for the independent.

		Strengthen Your Voice. N.G.A .is the only organization focused on providing representation on the issues that are most important to independent grocers and ensuring your voice is heard in Washington. For more information on how N.G.A. strengthens your voice, click here.
		Enhance Your Expertise. Learn about ways to improve your business by attending N.G.A. events including The N.G.A. Show, or train your staff in your store through The N.G.A. Online Training and Education Center. For more information on how N.G.A. can enhance your expertise, click here.
		Increase Your Bottom Line. Take advantage of exclusive cost-saving affinity programs and services offered exclusively to N.G.A. Members. N.G.A. also provides you with the opportunity to network with industry leaders to ensure your business is operating as effectively and efficiently as possible. For a look at partnerships that can help to increase your bottom line, click here.

Who is Eligible for N.G.A. Membership?

Any privately held, independent and/or family owned and operated grocery retailer can join N.G.A. as a retail member.

How Do I Join N.G.A.?

Please complete the Retailer Membership Application and fax it to 703-812-1821 or email it to Matt Ott at mott@nationalgrocers.org. After submitting your application, an N.G.A. member services representative will contact you regarding your membership status.