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Indie Operator Tells Congress of Too Many Regs, Raley’s Ups Label Transparency Game with Shelf Guide, Associated Food Stores ‘Stuff A Truck’ For Hurricane Relief, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

The Texas Retailers Association (TRA) is putting out a call for help – and we’re amplifying their message.

With We Card Awareness Month here, it’s a great time to train or re-train store associates and raise awareness about federal, state, and local regulations on tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping products.

While President Trump and Congressional Republicans might be pursuing an aggressive legislative agenda, including a renewed focus on tax reform, there’s still the annual appropriations and budget processes that they must get through first.

NGA Surprises ‘Mentor To Many’ With Spirit Of America Award, NGA Foundation Awards $73,000 In Scholarships To 16 Students, FDA Promises Additional Menu-Labeling Guidance, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

The new feature is a software tool designed to help owners and operators of food facilities create a food safety plan with step-by-step instructions.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recommends that consumers take the following steps to reduce food waste and the risk of foodborne illness during this and other severe weather events.

NGA Foundation Awards Scholarships To Grocery Industry’s Rising Stars, 10 items or death: The cutthroat world of competitive grocery bagging, Harps taps Payton to head 10Box format, and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket news.

We’re once again investing in the industry’s rising stars by providing up to $73,000 to help 16 students earn their degrees.

To help independent supermarkets stay ahead of the consumer trend curve and navigate the many challenges arising in the industry, NGA invites retail members to join one of our share groups – a group of like-minded supermarket executives tackling some of the industry’s biggest challenges.