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 […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Is Your Website Accessible?
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs By now, it’s no secret that the pandemic has accelerated the anticipated growth of grocery e-commerce. But are you really […]
“Making a Dollar and Making a Difference”
By Ted Mason, NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center My friend and colleague Jimmy Wright, owner of Wright’s Market in Opelika, AL, keeps reminding me and other retailers there is a […]
News Roundup: August 23, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Grass Valley Grocery Outlet Helps Homeless Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hospitality House – an organization dedicated to assisting homeless people in their […]
Harris Officially Nominated as Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate
By Terence Huie, NGA Manager of Grassroots and PAC California Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) was officially chosen as the Democratic Party’s vice-presidential nominee last night in Wilmington, Delaware. The nomination […]
Independent Grocers Give Back During COVID-19 Pandemic
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Independent grocers have always given back to their communities, taking the time to participate in food drives, fundraisers, and other charitable causes helping […]
News Roundup: August 16, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA and FMS Release 2020 Independent Grocers Financial Survey This week, NGA and FMS released the 2020 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint […]
