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The Independent’s Playbook: Declaration of Interdependence

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Are independent grocers really independent? Let’s take a look at NGA’s own definition. Independent community grocers are … Entrepreneurs? Check. […]

De-Escalation Best Practices for Grocers: Webinar Key Takeaways

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Ensuring the safety of customers and associates is a primary concern for grocery retailers. From retail theft to active shooters, […]

Legal Considerations to Protect Your Business

Checkout Counterpoints: A Closer Look at SNAP Restrictions

By Stephanie Johnson, NGA VP of Government Relations A February 29 commentary published by the American Enterprise Institute offers up a four-point argument claiming industry groups are making false claims […]

Making Pest Control a Priority: Webinar Key Takeaways

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Have you ever considered how pest movement can impact food safety? We live in a world of movement, and food […]

The Future of Consumer Demands: Webinar Key Takeaways

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Consumers have more choices and information than ever before when it comes to making food purchase decisions that meet their […]

The Independent’s Playbook: How to Score on Game Day

Kansas City barbecue or San Francisco sourdough? This year’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to feature them both in your store – along with all the other game day favorites […]

What Grocers Need to Know About Labor Rules: Webinar Key Takeaways

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs With a labor-friendly National Labor Relations Board in 2024, now is the time for all grocers to stay up to […]

The Independent’s Playbook: In the Ho-ho-home Stretch

By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Christmas is just a few days away and anyone who works in grocery has been crazy busy for weeks now. […]

Key Wins and Grassroots Support Highlight NGA’s Government Relations Year in Review

By Max Wengroff / NGA Manager, Government Relations and Membership This has been a busy year for NGA’s Government Relations team in Washington. We faced a torrent of new regulations […]