Finding Unique Brands that Give Independent Grocers an Edge
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Having exclusive, unique products on your shelves that address the latest trends or specific demands of the shoppers in your […]
The Independent’s Playbook: The Beat Goes On
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Millennials and Generation Z’s are supplanting Gen X’ers and Boomers as the top spending consumers. So, it should be of […]
Finding Unique Brands that Give Independent Grocers an Edge
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Having exclusive, unique products on your shelves that address the latest trends or specific demands of the shoppers in your […]
How Hiring Disabled Individuals Can Enhance Your Business: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs Consumers are increasingly looking to spend money with brands and merchants they consider to be socially responsible. Are independent grocers missing […]
The Science of Selection: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs Getting product assortment right is not an easy task, yet it is absolutely critical to retail success. Unlike inventory management and […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Easy as Pie
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs “The pizza battle is on, and grocery stores are winning.” So declares Dana Baggett, client strategy director in the restaurant division […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Keeping Independents On-Trend and Competitive
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs I was fortunate to be a guest at this year’s Lipari Foods show late last month in suburban Detroit, where organizers […]
The New FDA Food Code: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs The FDA Food Code is actually not a regulation – each regulatory jurisdiction must determine if they will adopt […]
The Reviews are In: 2023 NGA Show is a Hit On AND Off the Expo Floor!
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs From first-timers to veterans, exhibitors and attendees offered rave reviews of the 2023 NGA Show, the biggest show hosted by […]
Overview of Key Changes to the FDA 2022 Food Code
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab What is the FDA Food Code? It is the Food and Drug Association’s (FDA’s) best advice (based on scientific […]