How to Turn the FDA Traceability Requirement Into a Win for Stores: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Food traceability can lead to critical advantages for independent grocery retailers and wholesalers, now and in the future. A recent […]
Using the FDA Tool To Simplify Food Code Employee Health Policies: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist One of the most challenging aspects of food safety is knowing when to exclude or restrict sick employees, and when […]
Opportunities to Win: Insights from NGA’s Executive Conference
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Put a few hundred independent grocery leaders in a room for three days, and some keen insights into the business […]
2024 Independent Grocers Financial Survey: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist For grocers and their customers, the past year was defined by the cumulative impact of many months of inflation. Independent […]
Simply Defining AI (Artificial Intelligence)
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting According to a report by Gartner, more than one-third of CEOs anticipate that GenAI will lead to a productivity increase of over 15% in […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Delivering Real Value
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Independent grocers hold an enviable position in the marketplace. They typically have an edge over their national chain and big-box […]
How Flexible Pricing Execution Can Boost Your Competitive Edge: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Traditional pricing methods are often manual and disjointed, making independent grocery pricing, merchandising and category leaders feel like they’re failing […]
Top 3 Emerging Trends in Grocery: Merchandising, Pricing & Promotions, and Loyalty
By Krystie Wiese, Associate Partner, Columbus Consulting In this latest installment of The Columbus Consulting Tech Scan, our grocery expert, Krystie Wiese, explores three emerging trends that are shaping current […]
WGA Symposium Brings Together Industry Leaders in Austin, Texas
Networking, Inspiration, and Leadership Development Key Components of Successful Event The latest gathering of leaders in the independent grocery industry occurred in Austin, Texas from September 17-18 with the Women […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Building Stronger, Meaningful Multicultural Relationships
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a reminder of the opportunities that independent grocers have all year long to make better […]
