Utilizing Dietitians to Help Shoppers Meet their Wellness Goals
Today, nearly 11,000 supermarkets across the country are being served by over 1,000 dietitians and, as usual, the independent supermarket industry has an advantage over national chains in this category.
Supermarket Industry News Roundup: July 21, 2017
Ag Secretary Names New Leadership For FNCS, Including Former NGA Staffers, SpartanNash launches first Fast Lane-equipped store, AWG to Supply Strack & Van Til and more in this week’s roundup of supermarket industry news.
House and Senate Committees Hold Hearings on Tax Reform
As the deadline for overhauling the tax code continues to get pushed back – now to the end of the year – lawmakers are attempting to build momentum for the proposal after returning from the July 4th congressional recess.
NGA Research Key Insight: Coborn’s Succeeds as E-Commerce Differentiator
How can an independent grocer win in an increasingly crowded e-commerce market? For St. Cloud, Minn .-based Coborn’s, the success formula includes boosting its e-commerce investment, differentiating from competitors, training delivery drivers to engage consumers, and even making friends with customers’ dogs.
Let your Members of Congress Browse the Shelf this August Recess
Barbecues aren’t the only thing rolling out this summer – Members of Congress are also preparing to depart Washington for the August district work period to head back home and meet with constituents.
White House Invites NGA to Discuss Priorities for Tax Reform
On the campaign trail, President Trump promised he would do what hasn’t been done in over 30 years: overhaul the outdated tax code.
Restocking the Industry’s Rising Leaders
Ensuring rising stars are prepared for the challenges that come along with managing an independent supermarket is one of the most important things we can do to ensure the independent supermarket industry continues thriving.
Consumers are Firing Up for Independence Day with More Cookouts
More Americans are lighting up the grills to celebrate the Fourth of July and expected to spend $7.1 billion of food cookouts and picnics in 2017, up from $6.8 billion in 2016, according to a study recently released by Prosper Insight & Analytics on behalf of the National Retail Federation.
The Value of Convenience – Why You Need to be at NGA’s Fall Leadership Meetings
This exciting strategic partnership will bring together the leading small format and independent retailers to explore emerging trends in foodservice, consumer packaged goods, retailer motor fuels, consumer-facing technologies, and operating best practices.
Labor Secretary Acosta Begins Discussions on Workforce Training
As one of his first initiatives at the Department of Labor, Secretary Acosta is promising to help usher in a new generation of leaders ready to help companies thrive in a fiercely competitive 21st century marketplace.
