Friendsgiving: A Positive for Grocers Throughout the Country
While the holiday has time honored-elements that are unlikely to change any time soon, new trends are introduced every few years that make slight changes to one of the most traditional celebrations.
Making A Difference for the Next Generation of the Grocery Industry
With the long-term goal of helping students pursue entrepreneurial careers in the natural product and community-focused grocery industry, Malkoon applied for a NGA Foundation scholarship to help support her master’s degree in higher education.
10 Ways To Give Back and Get Involved with the NGA Foundation
No matter your tenure or time available, there are lots of ways to help advance the mission of the NGA Foundation.
Polishing off Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
While Thanksgiving is a holiday to remind us to be grateful, especially for chance to gather as friends and family to break bread, it is also a time where we are confronted with more food than we can eat; resulting in an astonishing amount of food that is wasted.
Political Engagement and Grassroots: Why it is so important for independent grocers
The right to petition the government was a bedrock principle of the Founding Fathers. Over many generations, political engagement, including grassroots advocacy has become a sophisticated activity for political parties, corporations, unions, nonprofits – just about anyone who is impacted by government.
Hurricane Resources for Grocers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
To help supermarkets in the path of the Hurricane Florence, NGA has compiled federal and state resources below, and will continue to update the information.
Meet the Scholastic Stars Receiving NGA Scholarships to Further Their Education
The NGA Foundation is again investing in some of the industry’s bright minds by providing up to $73,000 to help students earn their degrees.
Innovation and Collaboration that Make an Impact
Independent grocers wear multiple different hats. Staying ahead of the curve can mean many things, especially to independent supermarket operators, who have a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the food retail industry.
Women Grocers of America – Making a Difference for the Future
The statistics are alarming; women are leaving the grocery industry at a rate four times that of men; the turnover rate for women in first and mid-level managerial positions is 24%; the turnover for women in executive roles is 27%. Retention is a challenge and many factors are contributing to
Savor Summer’s Bounty
Many kids across the U.S. are starting to head back to school and the days seem to be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of time left in the summer season! Often featured on summer tables are a medley of bright and beautiful fresh produce, where a tomato or a
