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6 Member Benefits to Take Advantage of This Spring

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

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 […]