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 […]
NGAF TA Center at the NGA Show: An Opportunity to Connect and Learn
By Pat Jones, Project Assistant One of the most difficult aspects of implementing a SNAP produce incentive program in a grocery store is establishing the necessary connections between three separate […]
Independent Grocery Pharmacies Need DIR Fee Reform Now
By Robert Yeakel, Director of Government Relations Independent supermarkets operate over 3,000 pharmacies across the country. In many small towns and rural areas, the grocery store pharmacy is the only […]
What the Economy Has In Store For Grocers: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs Grocers’ sales soared during the pandemic, when restaurants closed and consumers ate more meals at home. Now, as restrictions are being […]
Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win for Northgate Gonzalez Markets
By Pat Jones, Project Assistant Northgate Gonzalez Markets is a family-owned independent grocery chain that has been operating in four California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside) for […]
NGA Urges Congress to Prioritize Job Growth Amid Labor Shortage and Tax Threats
Following a series of disappointing jobs reports and several tax hikes being mulled on Capitol Hill, the National Grocers Association joined several efforts to urge the Biden Administration to address […]
NGA Joins Coalition to Oppose Job-Killing Tax Proposals
By Robert Yeakel, NGA Director of Government Relations Yesterday, The National Grocers Association joined over 30 trade associations in announcing the launch of a new coalition to oppose the Biden […]
What Grocers Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs Grocery workers were among the frontline workers named as priority recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine in many parts of the country. […]