Guest Blog: Keys to Making the Right Technology Decision and Investment
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting The magnitude of investments in running Grocery retail is never-ending and growing in today’s uber-competitive omnichannel environment. Due to this, it is more important […]
2024 Election Outlook for Independent Grocers: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist The business community is anxiously watching this election year unfold, and independent grocers are no exception. The rollercoaster race for […]
Driving Fresh Produce Sales in SNAP: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist At a time when access to nutritious food is more critical than ever, independent grocers play a pivotal role in […]
Store Tours Are a Crucial Link Between Washington and Your Community
By Kunal Dawar It’s a great thing when you can help people understand a little more about what we do. That’s the idea behind the congressional store tours that NGA […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Always Looking Forward
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist NGA’s slogan is “At the heart of the community,” reflecting the important position that independent grocery stores have in so […]
Congressional Store Tours Are an Opportunity to Learn and Understand
By Mike Beal Balls Food Stores had the privilege of hosting our hometown member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, for a visit to our Price Chopper store in Leavenworth, […]
Webinar With TimeForge Shows Grocers How to Compete for Talent
Last month, we had the privilege of hosting an important webinar with NGA Member TimeForge that delivered actionable strategies for managing grocery labor. As labor challenges continue to be a significant […]
Show Your Member of Congress the Value of Independent Grocers
By Wettlin Treppendahl It’s one thing to tell someone something – it’s another thing to show them. I can go to Washington when NGA has its meetings on Capitol Hill […]
Mapping Out the Meat Consumer Journey: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Because meat consumers can essentially shop anywhere and everywhere on their purchase journey, an effective omnichannel strategy is one of […]
Host a Store Tour for Your Member of Congress and Keep Independent Grocers’ Heart Beating
By Clint and Jenny Osner Being a member of NGA helps give independent grocers a voice in discussions about national policy. That’s a big help for stores like ours, in […]