NGA Executive Conference Recap
By: Jonathan Downey, NGA SVP of Industry Relations Last week, NGA held its sold-out Executive Conference, NGA’s first-ever virtual education and networking event for c-suite retail grocery leaders. We were […]
Election 2020: SCOTUS and the Senate
By Robert Yeakel, Director of Government Relations With just forty days until Election Day, the stakes have already been high for both Republicans and Democrats throughout this tumultuous 2020. Both […]
Is Your Store Incentive Ready?
By Ted Mason, NGAF TA Center By now, you should be aware of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentive programs operating in approximately 1,000 grocery stores across the country […]
New Driver Hours of Service Rule: Webinar Key Takeaways
By: Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs New Driver Hours of Service Rule: Webinar Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in […]
Local Sourcing to Ensure Supply and Drive Sales: Key Webinar Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The coronavirus pandemic challenged grocery retailers faced with providing in-demand products to their shoppers. An overwhelming surge in demand put great […]
Independent Supermarket News Roundup – September 13, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA Supports Regulating CBD as a Dietary Supplement This week, NGA announced its support for bipartisan legislation which would allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) […]
Leveling the SNAP Online Purchasing Playing Field for Independent Grocers
By Molly Pfaffenroth, Director of Government Relations With Americans sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic, online shopping has been consumers’ saving grace. And while grocers, deemed essential providers during […]
FAQ and Webinar Recording Available for Online SNAP
By Patrick Jones, NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center As demand to expand Online SNAP purchasing increased due to COVID-19, NGA has received numerous questions about the process from retailers. The […]
What to Watch For Between Now and the Election
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs The Democratic and Republican parties recently held their respective nominating conventions, introducing their presidential candidates and party platforms for an […]
News Roundup: August 30, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA Announces FDA’s Frank Yiannas to Address Atendees at Virtual Executive Conference in September Yiannas, the current Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and […]