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Wow! Another great NGA Show has just wrapped up in Las Vegas. Have to congratulate NGA on another record setting year for attendance and exhibitors. As has become the norm for NGA, the Show was dynamic and high-energy. So what are the takeaways?

It was a perfect opportunity for us to hear from National Grocers Association members about their meat department needs and what questions they’re getting from consumers. The great news for us was the unanimous agreement amongst those I spoke to that meat and poultry products are major drivers for shoppers.

February always marks a busy month for us at NGA as we prepare for our annual convention, The NGA Show. NGA is excited to once again partner with IGA to bring you two great events—The NGA Show and the IGA WorldWide—all under one roof in Las Vegas.

Aligned with NGA’s mission to ensure independent, community-focused retailers and wholesalers the opportunity to succeed and better serve the consumer through its policies, advocacy, programs and services, NGA’s Webinar Wednesday series has become an important platform to educate supermarket operators and their employees.

Consumers from Denver and Knoxville to Hartford and Ames are seeking new food experiences, particularly those associated with fresh, convenience, and customization.

Retailers have seen an uptick in consumer demand for high-quality fresh and local foods. Driven by knowledgeable consumers who are increasingly seeking fresh food choices, independent grocers are among industry leaders in expanding their fresh selections in produce, meat, dairy and bakery items.

At the touch of a mobile screen, consumers can instantly access updated information on locally sourced perishables, competitive promotions, price checks and recipe ingredient lists.

By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Independent Grocer Jimmy Wright Testifies Before House Small Business Committee On Wednesday, independent grocer, Jimmy Wright, testified before the House Committee on Small […]