NGA’s Antitrust Efforts Gaining Momentum
For the last year, independent grocers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their business operating for communities across the country. Independents ensured a safe environment for customers and employees by adopting measures such as […]
Federal Reserve to Clarify Debit Routing Rules, Seeks Comment from Industry
By Robert Yeakel, Director of Government Relations The Federal Reserve has been in the spotlight lately. While most attention has been focused on whether the agency will notch interest rates higher […]
WIC Cash Value Benefit Increase Is a Homerun for Customers
By Michael Gay, Manager of Food Fresh in Claxton, Georgia In Claxton, Georgia, I manage the only grocery store in the county, often serving customers working overtime or two jobs to make ends […]
My Trip to Hurtsboro: A Reflection on Food Access
By Jimmy Wright, Technical Assistance Consultant – Retail, NGAF TA Center A few weeks ago, the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service reached out to me about food access in Hurtsboro, Alabama, a […]
Mid-Year Meat Review: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs From higher prices to hacking, 2021 has been a challenging year for meat. Increased demand and other factors led to shortages that […]
Support the NGA Foundation to Ensure a Successful Future for Independent Grocers
Contributions to the NGA Foundation support leadership development, scholarships, industry promotion, student programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts By Maggie White, NGA Foundation Director In many ways, the foundation of […]
What Grocers Need to Know About OSHA COVID Policies: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs Though expected to be more sweeping, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recent emergency standard for COVID workplace safety is directed only […]
NGA Spends June Focused on the Economy, DIR Reform, and Raising Awareness about Foundation Initiatives
NGA Releases Economic Impact Study Highlighting Independent Grocers’ Pivotal Role in Growing the Economy A recent study conducted for NGA by John Dunham & Associates reinforced how independent grocers create positive impacts across the […]
Independent Grocers are Critical to Overcoming SNAP Healthy Food Access Hurdles
By Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Senior Director of Government Relations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a study on the barriers to healthy eating experienced by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The barriers cited in the “Barriers […]
Independents Spend First Half of 2021 Giving Back
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Over the last year, independent grocers have served their communities tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with increased demand for products while keeping customers […]
