The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Biden’s Jobs Plan
By Robert Yeakel, NGA Director of Government Relations Two weeks ago, President Biden unveiled the next step in his “Build Back Better” agenda by calling on Congress to pass an infrastructure package. The American Jobs Plan, […]
Retail Partnerships for Distribution Challenges
By Chelsea Matzen, Project Manager, NGA Foundation Small rural groceries and corner stores in cities may strike up very different mental images but they both face a similar problem: distribution. Tiny neighborhood stores often don’t have the […]
Improving WIC for Retailers is Key to Success of the Program
By Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Senior Director of Government Relations Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to consider Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) legislation to improve child nutrition programs, including school […]
Politics and Pandemic Put Card Payments in the Spotlight
By Robert Yeakel, NGA Director of Government Relations It has been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life and transformed how customers interact with retail. Almost overnight, businesses built out […]
Redefining ‘Local’ Means Wins for Grocers and Student Team
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs Redefine “local” to expand your supply chain. Diversify your suppliers to find new sources of local products. Gain a competitive edge […]
TA Center Team Participates in Second Annual Nutrition Incentive Hub National Convening
Pat Jones-NGAF TA Center Project Assistant The NGAF TA Center participated in the second annual Nutrition Incentive Hub National Convening on March 10 and 11. The convening served as a […]
NGA Celebrates Frozen Food Month
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications March is Frozen Food Month, an annual recognition of reliable, convenient, and healthy frozen products available at independent grocery stores throughout the country. While frozen foods are now […]
How to Leverage Eating Trends To Drive Produce Sales: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs Even before COVID made good general health and resistance to illness more important, consumers have been paying more attention to the wellness benefits […]
Nutrition Incentives are the Future of SNAP
By Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Senior Director of Government Relations Independent community grocers are critical partners in the public-private partnership of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With grocers uniquely and […]
An Open Omnichannel Ecosystem: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs How does an omnichannel ecosystem benefit the independent retailer? What should independents be considering when building out their ecommerce solution? […]