The Pivotal Role of Point-of-Sale and Why Grocers are Prioritizing this Technology Now
In our recent NGA Technology Survey, almost 50% of respondents stated that their Point of Sale (POS) systems are more than 10 years old—and replacing them is their number one […]
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: How Tax Cuts Will Impact You Next April
By Max Wengroff, Senior Manager, Government Relations On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. The legislation extends provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts […]
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: How Major SNAP Reforms Will Reshape the Independent Grocery Industry
(Last Updated July 7, 2026) By Stephanie Johnson, Senior Vice President, Head of Government Affairs On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (also known as […]
NGA Guest Blog: How Focusing on Perpetual Inventory Accuracy can Drive Profits and Enhance Customer Loyalty
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting Perpetual Inventory management is difficult for grocers because the grocery business is extremely complex. However, recognizing that inventory costs typically account for 60-70% of total […]
Time for Change… Management
By Craig Rosenblum Technology is an enabler, not a silver bullet. To unlock technologies potential, return-on-investment, and meaningful transformation, Retailer and Wholesale organizations need to integrate a Change Management framework […]
Guest Blog: Continual Learnings from Cutting Firewood
By Steve Black It was about twenty-five years ago, that I had an awesome idea. We lived in Oklahoma at the time and had always bought our firewood. Mesquite trees […]
2025 – What’s Old is New!
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting What 2024 has taught us and what grocers should be focused on in the New Year 2024 has certainly been an incredible year, and […]
Eggs Are Essential to Holiday Shopping Baskets
By Dana Lawnzak / Director, Food Chain Outreach, American Egg Board The holiday season is here, and with it comes the beloved tradition of holiday baking. This season, baking becomes […]
The Importance of Master Data in the Grocery Industry
Dave Wargo, Associate Partner Columbus Consulting Master data serves as the backbone of efficient operations in the grocery industry. Accurate and comprehensive master data is essential for operational excellence, reliable […]
Understanding and Connecting with Shoppers: More Insights from NGA’s Executive Conference
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Are you a bonfire master? It’s the most important position in retail, according to store design guru Kevin Kelley – […]
