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 […]
The Independent’s Playbook: The Mystery of Margins
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Perception is important for any business, and if it’s inaccurate, it can damage a retailer’s relationship with those it serves. Today’s runaway […]
The NGA Show a Chance to Reflect on Past Success and Look to the Future
NGA’s 40th Anniversary Featured During Event as More than 2,700 Grocery Leaders Gathered For 40 years, The NGA Show has been the place where independents gather, bringing together retailers, wholesalers, […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Inflation Dashes Hopes For a Normal Summer
By Jim Dudlicek NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Inflation isn’t really helping anybody, but there’s a little good news for grocers: Dining out tops the list of consumer cutbacks. […]
