Are You Catering to the Wellness Shopper?
By Dave Wendland, Vice President, Strategic Relations, Hamacher Resource Group What does wellness mean to you? I like this definition from the McKinley Health Center of the University of Illinois: […]
NGA Summer Session Recap: Congress Has Been Busy …
By Stephanie Johnson, NGA VP of Government Relations This summer was one of the busiest legislative sessions in Congress in recent memory. It culminated in major legislative achievements for the […]
Inflation, E-Commerce and the Impact of Gen Z on Shopper Behavior: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Who buys what, and why? The answer seems to constantly change, but the results of the International Food Information Council’s […]
Differentiate From Your Grocery Competitors by Offering Unique Products in Your Assortment
By Megan Moyer Finding a niche in your community is a good way to build a competitive advantage. If you and your competitors carry many of the same brands and […]
Flexible and Remote Work Best Practices for Independent Grocery: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs While some companies offered flexible working arrangements before the pandemic, many were forced into a remote workforce almost overnight. While […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Glimmers of Hope
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs First, the bad news: Inflation continues to, well … inflate. Overall inflation rose another percent from May to June, hitting 9.1%, […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Hot Today, Cold Tomorrow
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs It’s summer, the time when grocers’ fancies turn to … Christmas. Yes, it’s true that grocery retailers already need to […]
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business from Food Allergens: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Food allergens present a risk to more than 30 million people in the United States. Controlling food allergens in retail facilities and […]
Creating a Level Playing Field the Focus of NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition
NGA Members Hold Over 100 Meetings with Members of Congress; Advocate for Enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act to End Economic Discrimination NGA and its members have been engaged in a […]
How Grocers Can Be Prepared for Active Shooters: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The recent tragedy at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., is a grim reminder that active shooters could appear anywhere, making […]
