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What’s “Cooking” with Menu Labeling

Following the passage early this year of legislation in the House, NGA continues to urge the Senate HELP Committee to take up the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act in order to provide companies with the additional flexibility needed to make this regulation work for all covered entities.

An Outlook on Food and Nutrition Policy inside the Beltway

Introduction of the House Farm Bill could come this week, and as Congress begins this process, NGA is working hard to ensure the voice of the independent supermarket industry is represented.

Broken Brackets, Easter Baskets, and Spring Beginnings

Spring is finally here and while the excitement of March Madness and Easter is behind us, it seems like everybody is ready for a fresh start! For retailers, spring and summer often marks a time to take advantage of seasonal campaigns to drive foot traffic and build on sales.

Invest in Your Future

Every leader is aware of the value of a well-defined business strategy. Few, however, truly give thought to the leadership required to implement those strategies, especially ones that call for changes in the direction or capabilities of an organization.

Unscrambling Shell Egg Certification

You have a lot of choices in the supermarket, even when it comes to something as simple as a grocery list staple—eggs. Hopefully, equipped with this information, you can truly understand your options and make the best decision for you.

The Devil’s in the Details – Tax Reform’s Technical Corrections

Late last year, Congress passed a once-in-a-generation tax reform legislation, which included many positive provisions that will help independent supermarkets hire additional staff, expand offerings and upgrade their stores, as well as provide long-awaited tax relief. NGA fought tirelessly to ensure the independent supermarket industry would experience the full benefits

Stock Your Kitchen for Nutritious & Delicious Meals

What’s a simple way to make meal planning and preparation easier? Keep a well-stocked kitchen!

Insights and Innovation

The NGA Show wrapped up earlier this month, but I still find myself thinking about how new technology innovations are changing consumer behavior, and ultimately the retail landscape.

Glass Half Full – Takeaways from the 2018 NGA Show

In this age of disruption it’s easy to buy into the doom and gloom. However, a number of speakers at this year’s NGA Show pointed out that things aren’t as dire as many believe. Independents have faced shifts in the marketplace for decades and while we’re in what some are

Supermarket Industry News Roundup: January 19, 2018

Industry Stakeholders Create New Coalition to Advocate for NAFTA, Remodel Yields Amazing Returns for Southeast Georgia Independent, The Rise of the Ethnic Independent, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket industry news.