The Independent’s Playbook: Keeping the Faith
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Even in challenging times, even with high inflation, it’s hard not to still love your local neighborhood grocery store. And […]
2023 NGA Student Case Study Competition: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Employee recruitment and retention remains a top issue facing the independent retail industry. According to many industry and academic research […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Less is More
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Remember back when gluten-free products were all the rage? Product manufacturers tripped over themselves trying to get gluten-free versions of […]
Accepting Medicare Advantage Healthy Benefit Cards: Payment Technology Considerations for Independent Grocers
By Ted Mason, Ted Mason, Retail Technology Consultant Introduction Medicare Advantage healthy benefit cards offer a convenient way for eligible individuals to access their healthcare benefits, such as monthly allotments […]
The Power of Positioning: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs There is power in effective product positioning for your market. In a time of changing shopper behavior, it’s important to […]
The Evolving Landscape of SNAP: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Pat Jones, Project Coordinator, NGAF TA Center The National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center (NGAF TA Center) and the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC, also administered […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Letting a Little Air Out of Inflation
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs I don’t think anyone’s expecting inflation to go away in one huge pop, so with folks everywhere continuing to stress […]
What Grocers Need to Know About Copyright: Webinar Key Takeaways
Progressive grocery retailers actively engage their communities in many ways, including advertising, social media, and their weekly circular, whether it’s print or digital. As creators and users of these materials, […]
How Grocers Can Defend Themselves Against SNAP Skimming: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Criminals can attach devices called skimmers to point-of-sale (POS) machines/PIN pads to steal card numbers and other information from credit, […]
The Art of Arrangement: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs In today’s competitive environment, significant thought and consideration must be given to managing available shelf space. The arrangement of products […]