Jul 24, 2020
By Robert Yeakel, NGA Director of Government Relations Independent grocery has had to face a whole new world when it comes to retail in the age of the coronavirus. Like many industries deemed essential businesses, grocery had to overcome the challenges of staying open while simultaneously protecting customers, employees, and the stores themselves from the threat of an invisible virus. But as the global health…
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Jul 22, 2020
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs After months of restrictions on business and sheltering in place, the country is gradually starting to open back up for business. Yet, in just a few weeks after restrictions started being lifted, nearly half the states are reporting increases in the number of coronavirus infections. Deemed…
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Jul 18, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA Outlines COVID Priorities to Congress This week, NGA sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining top priorities for independent grocers in the upcoming coronavirus relief economic stimulus package, including rewarding essential frontline workers, limiting liability exposure, and expanding nutritional access. Click here to read a summary of…
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Jul 17, 2020
Next week, Congress returns to for a final session before it adjourns for the August recess break. Historically, after the August recess in a presidential election year, Congress returns only briefly to fundraise and finish off any outstanding legislative business. This year is different. The logistics convening congressional business safely has become a major challenge…
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Jul 9, 2020
By Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA Director of Government Relations In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, customers nationwide have been shifting their shopping habits to avoid physically going into retail locations, and many grocers have responded to this consumer shift by providing the opportunity for customers to purchase items via e-commerce or curbside pickup. At the…
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Jul 8, 2020
By Annette Maggi, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, NGA Live.Balanced. Consultant During summer – especially the current one – families throw out all normal routines, planning trips, managing summer activities, and enjoying outdoor family time later into the evening. Come late August and into September, families are establishing new routines and being more planful about their…
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Jul 7, 2020
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on more change in the food retailing industry in the last three months than it has in the past decade – and more change is anticipated. Deemed as essential industries to the nation’s infrastructure, stakeholders throughout the supply chain are…
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Jun 27, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications NGA Joins Several Organizations Announcing Best Practices for Signature -Free Access to Prescription Drugs This week, NGA joined FMI, NACDS, NCPA, and PCMA issued a joint statement outlining best practices for pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers to follow for documenting signature-free delivery or pick-up of prescription drugs during…
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Jun 25, 2020
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Less traveling this summer due to the pandemic could mean higher overall meat sales for grocery retailers, but higher prices due to supply issues may stifle spending for traditional meat holidays like Father’s Day and the Fourth of July. Meat department sales have experienced fierce growth…
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Jun 23, 2020
By Jim Dudlicek, Director of Communications and External Affairs It’s no secret that the pandemic has compelled consumers to change how they live their lives, and their relationship with food is near the top of the list. The closing of restaurants for dine-in service forced folks to eat at home more often, and even as…
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Jun 20, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery Program Recognizes 2020 Honorees, Including 52 from NGA Member Companies Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery program has celebrates workplace diversity, highlighting grocers going above and beyond, devoting their time and talents to improving their communities and serving the industry. This year,…
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Jun 18, 2020
By Maggie White, Director of the NGA Foundation Since 2007, Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery program has celebrated and advocated for workplace diversity at all levels of the grocery industry. TWIG honorees not only go over and above in their jobs, they devote their time and talents to improving their communities and serve as…
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Jun 15, 2020
By NGA Nutrition Consultant, Shari Steinbach, MS, RDN If you’re looking for a way to expand your wellness outreach and connect with credentialed health professionals you may have to look no farther than your community hospital, medical clinics and local health organizations. The mission of these groups will be focused on public wellness and your…
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Jun 13, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications National Grocers Association Foundation Chosen as Technical Assistance Partner for USDA Produce Incentive Gap On Thursday, the NGA Foundation announced it has been selected to be a sub-awardee for a federal contract to provide Training and Technical Assistance to retailers implementing produce incentive and prescription projects. The NGA…
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Jun 11, 2020
By Jenna DeLoria, Saint Joseph’s University, Class of 2020 I am a graduating senior studying food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University. I am writing to share my experience at the 2020 NGA Show, with feedback on what my generation is looking for, not only as grocery consumers but also in future employers. Walking the Floor:…
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Jun 10, 2020
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs June 1 was World Milk Day, kicking off a 30-day celebration known since 1939 as National Dairy Month. It’s an opportunity for independent supermarkets to continue the momentum of increased dairy product sales that have grown since pandemic-related restrictions began nearly three months ago. From…
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Jun 8, 2020
By Jim Dudlicek, Director of Communications and External Affairs How badly will the economy of your community be affected by COVID-19? Financial experts explained how a post-pandemic economy might look, depending on a number of factors that have yet to transpire. “The world is going to look very different from how it did in the…
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Jun 8, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to profoundly disrupt our ways of life, and the retail industry is evolving at a rapid pace to adapt to the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic. The retail industry has heroically responded to the COVID-19 outbreak. Independent and national chain grocers, wholesalers, service companies and their employees are on…
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Jun 5, 2020
Tiffany Crandell, Territory Sales Manager, Mars Inc. Former Store Director, A.J.’s Fine Foods, Phoenix An experience I will always remember is having the opportunity to be a part of the 2020 NGA Show in San Diego and being able to connect with some of the best independent grocers in America. Attending with a goal to…
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Jun 5, 2020
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, grocers across the country are experiencing unprecedented demand, encountering shortages and challenges keeping themselves – and their customers – healthy. Grocery associates met this challenge with dedication and resilience, serving their customers on the frontlines. Over the past several months, NGA has highlighted…
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