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Summer vacations have come to an end, children are off to school, and daily routines have become more rigid. Fall often serves as a reminder that change is around us, […]

With the NFL season only a few days away and college football already underway, shoppers will be stocking up on groceries for tailgating or watching a game at home. Fans […]

The NGA Foundation has once again announced this year’s round of scholarships that will be awarded to various students throughout the country that either work or have an interest in […]

Following the United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards announcement this spring, industry magazine Produce Retailer reached out to five industry veterans on the question of what makes a great produce […]

The NGA Creative Choice Awards are the perfect opportunity to showcase your store’s successes on a national stage and inspire creativity in the independent grocery industry. With less than six […]

Supermarkets are on the front lines of emergency response both in preparation for an impending disaster such as a hurricane, and as one of the primary operations that must be […]

As the President and CEO of Strack & Van Til, a family owned supermarket chain serving Northwest Indiana, I had the honor of hosting my newest U.S. Senator, Mike Braun, […]

With the ever-changing landscape of grocery, independents must be nimble to not only survive, but to thrive. To aid store operators and their associates to better navigate the challenges facing our industry, NGA and the NGA Foundation have worked to create numerous opportunities to help independents stay one step ahead

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 […]

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) […]