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STORY SUMMARY 1, STORY SUMMARY 2, STORY SUMMARY 3, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

A new survey on the price of grocery staples found a 3 percent increase in price from 2016.

A new study has found what many independent grocers already know to be true: store associates who prioritize customer service make all the difference.

Grocery Store Bagger Alysha Orrok to Compete in National Competition, Coborn’s Partners with CentraCare to Open Grocery Store Clinics, Shoprite Launches ‘Snack Smart for More Energy’ Campaign, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

West Seattle Thriftway, an independent grocer located at the heart of West Seattle’s Morgan Junction, is proud of their gourmet cheese department. It’s no wonder why—Americans are crazy about cheese.

October marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to bring to light the potential threats of theft and fraud that both retailers and consumers face when they go online.

The independent supermarket industry has a long history of stepping up when their communities need them most. During Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, independent grocers once again pitched in wherever they could.

Scarborough Grocery Employee Bags Best-in-State Title, Warner, Portman Introduce Legislation to Streamline Employer Reporting Requirements Under Obamacare, Todos Supermarket Celebrates 27 years Serving the Virginia Community, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

Many Hispanic supermarkets are succeeding where many traditional retailers have struggled with loyal Hispanic food consumers, new cultural taste experiences, and Hispanic food culture’s aura of authenticity that appeals to shoppers.

To help supermarkets in the path of the hurricane, NGA has compiled federal and state resources below, and will continue to update the information.