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    Independent community grocers are the entrepreneurial backbone of the grocery industry, family-, employee-, or locally owned businesses deeply rooted in their communities. They adapt to local needs, offer quality goods and nourishing foods, and strengthen civic life through a steadfast commitment to their customers, associates, and neighborhoods.

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    Across the country, several states have asked the USDA for permission to test new limits on what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits. Each state’s approach is a little different, so we created this tracker to help you stay up to date and understand what’s changing.

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    You can read about the future of grocery in January, or you can be in the room when it’s laid out in October. The NGA Executive Conference is NGA’s flagship event for the independent channel’s leadership: in-depth forecasts on the industry, the economy, and the consumer; sessions on the tech and policy forces rewriting the business; and the state of the independent, delivered straight. Add structured time with wholesalers, suppliers, and CPG partners, and you’ve got the highest-ROI three days on the grocery calendar.

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  • August 2026

  • Wed 26
    August 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Industry Class Action Litigation Update: What Grocery Executives Need to Know

    Virtual Event

    What Grocery Executives Need to Know Major antitrust class actions involving food, beverage, and CPG suppliers are moving through the federal courts, with potentially significant financial and competitive implications for independent grocery retailers and wholesalers. There have been recent developments in major cases including: Beverages: Following the dismissal of the FTC’s Robinson-Patman Act case against PepsiCo, […]

  • September 2026

  • Thu 3
    September 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Is Licensing Compliance Putting Your Grocery Store at Risk?

    Virtual Event

    Running a grocery store means managing a complex web of licenses and permits – from alcohol and tobacco to food service, lottery, and fuel – each with its own requirements, deadlines, and governing jurisdictions that vary dramatically by state and locality.   For independent grocers and regional chains, the challenge is even more acute. Limited […]

    Tue 15
    Minneapolis
    Featured September 15 - September 16

    2026 WGA Symposium

    Minneapolis–Saint Paul Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join us at the WGA Symposium for a dynamic blend of networking, inspiration, and leadership development. Let's shape the future of women in the grocery industry together!

    Tue 29
    September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Dairy Decoded: Turning Consumer Trends into Sales

    Virtual Event

    Consumer expectations for the dairy aisle continue to evolve, creating new opportunities for retailers to grow sales and strengthen customer loyalty. Join Christine Boule, VP over Mid-Market Diary, to examine the latest consumer purchasing trends, category dynamics, and emerging opportunities across the dairy department. Then hear from Henschel-Steinau, Inc. on how thoughtful merchandising solutions can […]

  • October 2026

  • Tue 20
    Chicago
    Featured October 20 - October 22

    2026 NGA Executive Conference

    Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
  • January 2027

  • Sun 31
    Las Vegas
    Featured January 31, 2027 - February 2, 2027

    2027 NGA Show

    MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, United States

    As the premier event for the independent grocery industry, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and product discovery in Las Vegas.

  • April 2027

  • Mon 12
    Featured April 12, 2027 - April 14, 2027

    The NGA Leadership Institute

    George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, United States

    The NGA Leadership Institute At George Washington’s Mount Vernon April 12–14, 2027 The NGA Leadership Institute is a transformational leadership program designed exclusively for grocery leaders ready to elevate their organizational impact. Hosted at the prestigious George Washington’s Mount Vernon, this immersive experience blends executive leadership development with an exclusive opportunity

  • May 2027

  • Tue 11
    May 11, 2027 - May 13, 2027

    2027 Fresh Summit

    Renaissance Downtown Bricktown Hotel 100 E Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

    Join us for the NGA Fresh Summit, taking place from May 11th to 13th, 2027, in Oklahoma City, OK. This Summit is tailored for grocery leaders dedicated to store operations and merchandising, with a focus on enhancing the bottom line through fresh produce, dairy, deli, bakery, food service, and meat. Attendees will have the opportunity […]

  • June 2027

  • Mon 7
    Featured June 7, 2027 - June 9, 2027

    2027 NGA Fly-In for Fair Competition

    Willard InterContinental 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Join other independent retailers, wholesalers, and state association executives in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a level playing field in the grocery industry by calling for enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act and legislation to reform credit card routing to lower swipe fees. We will also call on Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill that […]

  • February 2028

  • Sun 27
    February 27, 2028 - February 29, 2028

    2028 NGA Show

    Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    As the premier event for the independent grocery industry, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and product discovery in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

  • June 2028

  • Mon 5
    Featured June 5, 2028 - June 7, 2028

    2028 NGA Fly-In for Fair Competition

    Willard InterContinental 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Join other independent retailers, wholesalers, and state association executives in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a level playing field in the grocery industry by calling for enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act and legislation to reform credit card routing to lower swipe fees. We will also call on Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill that […]

  • March 2029

  • Sun 4
    March 4, 2029 - March 6, 2029

    2029 NGA Show

    MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, United States

    As the premier event for the independent grocery industry, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and product discovery in Las Vegas.

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