6 Member Benefits to Take Advantage of This Spring
Support your Main Street Grocer: Tell Congress to Fix the Glitch!
An issue dubbed as the “retail glitch” has been put back in the spotlight this month. The glitch resulted from a drafting error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
NGA Participates in USDA SNAP Listening Session
Earlier this week Chris Jones, NGA’s Vice President of Government Relations & Counsel, participated in a listening session with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) […]
NGA Highlights Important Role Independents Have with SNAP-Ed Program
On Wednesday, March 20, Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Director of Government Relations, advocated for independent grocers and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-Education program to Congressional offices and the Administration. Joined […]
NGA Urges USDA to Direct More FINI Resources to Grocery Stores
Yesterday, Chris Jones, NGA’s VP of Government Relations & Counsel testified in a listening session at the USDA focused on Research, Education, and Economics programs. USDA hosted the listening session […]
Trends and Topics at the 2019 NGA Show
The NGA Show wrapped up its 2019 event in San Diego last week with a wide range of takeaways for attendees. Here are some insights from the sessions, workshops, and […]
Join me to Build the Future of Our Industry
By: Cindy Sorensen, CEO, The Grocery Group I’m a 35 year-career veteran of the grocery industry. I started my career as a retail sales representative for Nestle Foods in […]
State of the Union Address Features Calls to Actions that Impact Grocers
President Trump delivered his second State of the Union address last night, a speech that featured both divisive rhetoric and calls for bipartisan action and unity. In discussing his economic […]
Support the Future of the Independent Grocery Industry in San Diego
The NGA Show is almost upon us, and with over 60 education sessions, 8 special events and more than 400 exhibitors on the EXPO floor, we’re ready for an incredible […]
Post-Shutdown Update: SNAP Benefits Going Forward
By: Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Director of Government Relations Last week, President Trump reached a deal with Congress to reopen and fund the federal government through February 15, 2019. This is […]