The Independent’s Playbook: Defend Your Claim to Mealtime
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs There’s admittedly not a lot to cheer about economy-wise at the moment. Fuel prices are still high, with talk of a […]
Election Hot Take and Implications for Independent Grocers
By NGA Government Relations Team If you woke up this morning shocked that a Republican red wave didn’t materialize, you are not alone. A bad night for Democrats seemed inevitable […]
Upcoming and Current Grant Opportunities for Grocers
By Chris Jones, SVP Government Relations and Counsel For independent grocers across the United States, it is vital to take notice of the options available through various grants and loans […]
Grocers and Family Caregiving: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs Caring for the family is an all-encompassing task, often extending to multiple generations in the ever-evolving American household. Consumers […]
2022 Midterm Election Outlook: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs What can grocers expect to see in Washington and how will the election results affect how independents do business? In […]
What Independents Must Know About FSMA 204: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Food safety and transparency are paramount in the grocery industry. To that end, Section 204 of the FDA’s Food Safety […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Taxing Situations
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Our hearts go out to everyone, from homeowners to business owners, who have sustained losses in the wake of Hurricane […]
Provide an Easy Way for Associates to Contribute Their Ideas
By Megan Moyer, Cooperate Marketing Manager at Hamacher Resource Group Being an owner-operator of an independent grocery store requires you wear several hats, including human resources, accounting, buying and merchandising. […]
Independent Grocers Play a Vital Role in the Health of the Nation
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications Independent retailers are a key partner on the path to ending hunger and supporting heathy diets. Retailers are community economic hubs that support […]
Food Safety Time with the FDA: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs September was National Food Safety Education Month, and what better way to celebrate than with an FDA checkup. NGA hosted […]