Apr 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading trade association representing the nation’s independent community grocers, today sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods. In its letter, NGA…
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Apr 24, 2025
Hanson Will Develop Impactful Content Aligned with the NGA Member Priorities Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, announced today that Kelly Hanson, current project director with the NGA Foundation, will take on a new role as director of education and insights. “We’re excited for Kelly…
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Apr 22, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation is proud to welcome a new advisory committee to help promote and expand NGA Foundation’s assistance to independent grocers in modernizing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems, including implementing SNAP Online and EBT Chip card functionality. This initiative, in partnership with the U.S.…
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Apr 22, 2025
Washington, D.C. — “For decades, Main Street businesses have raised concerns about discriminatory pricing practices undermining their ability to compete on a level playing field. Allowing the FTC’s case against Southern Glazer’s to move forward validates those concerns and represents a significant moment, particularly for independent retailers who often face systemic disadvantages when competing with large national…
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Apr 15, 2025
NGA cautions against unintended consequences of proposed SNAP changes in Arkansas Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), which represents the independent supermarket operators who serve communities across the country, respectfully urges states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carefully consider the unintended consequences to Main Street grocers that may arise as they…
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Apr 2, 2025
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading national trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, released the following statement from NGA President & CEO Greg Ferrara: “The National Grocers Association (NGA) encourages ongoing dialogue between the U.S. and its global trading partners to promptly address trade concerns while minimizing disruptions for American consumers…
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Mar 20, 2025
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading national trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, released the following statement from Stephanie Johnson, NGA Group Vice President, Government Relations: “The National Grocers Association (NGA) welcomes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to delay the Food Traceability Rule (21 CFR Part 1) by…
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Mar 18, 2025
New campaign to fight against big box pricing schemes, skyrocketing credit card swipe fees, and restricting food access for neediest Americans Washington D.C. – In the face of constant and historic challenges, America’s independent grocers are stepping up with bold leadership and a unified voice. Recently, during The NGA Show in Las Vegas, The National Grocers…
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Mar 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the nation’s leading trade association representing independent grocers and wholesale distributors, welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) historic efforts to reduce regulatory burdens that disproportionately impact small Main Street businesses, including independent community grocers. At the start of the second Trump Administration, NGA spearheaded support for these actions with advocacy action…
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Mar 5, 2025
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading national trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, released the following statement from NGA President & CEO Greg Ferrara: “The National Grocers Association (NGA) urges continued dialogue between the US, Canada, and Mexico to quickly resolve trade imbalances, border security concerns, and drug enforcement issues to…
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Feb 27, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the nation’s leading trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, along with sponsoring partners Kellanova and Unilever, celebrated the winners of the annual NGA Creative Choice Awards contest today at the 2025 NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recipients of the…
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Feb 25, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA) and the Women Grocers of America (WGA) are proud to announce Amy Niemetscheck, President and CEO of CertCo Inc., as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious WGA Woman of the Year Award. The WGA Woman of the Year Award is presented to those who exemplify strong leadership…
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Feb 25, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association for the independent grocery industry, awarded a $10,000 cash prize to Sebastian Moretti of Nugget Markets after he claimed victory in the Best Bagger Championship on Monday night. Sponsored by PepsiCo, the competition took place during the second day of The NGA Show,…
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Feb 25, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA) is proud to recognize Arizona State University as the 2025 NGA Student Case Study Competition winner. Organized by the NGA Foundation, the competition is a key initiative to foster career growth and position grocery as a top career choice for ambitious college students. The case study competition, which took place…
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Feb 24, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA) proudly honored T.A. Solberg Co., Inc. (Trig’s) with the Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award, sponsored by Kimberly-Clark, during the Opening Session of the 2025 NGA Show on Sunday, February 23, at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With stores across Northern Wisconsin, Trig’s…
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Feb 23, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The NGA Show 2025 officially begins today, bringing together independent grocers, wholesalers, and industry leaders for a day packed with education, networking, and inspiration. Sunday’s Education Highlights Breakfast Roundtables – Peer-driven discussions on topics including traceability/FSMA compliance, e-commerce, AI in retail, local and more, kick off the day’s schedule from 9am-10:15am. Technology Innovation Summit – This…
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Feb 23, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA) is proud to announce that Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik’s Food Markets, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. This honor, sponsored by FMS Solutions, and presented annually, recognizes an independent grocer whose vision, leadership, and dedication have made a…
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Feb 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the nation’s leading trade association for independent supermarket retailers and wholesale distributors, sent key recommendations to help address the current egg supply shortage in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. “NGA members welcome Secretary Rollins’ leadership to address the ongoing historic pressure grocers and their customers…
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Feb 18, 2025
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) is excited to announce that Kellyanne Conway, renowned political strategist, best-selling author, and former Senior Counselor to President Trump, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 NGA Fly-In for Fair Competition, taking place May 20 – 21, in Washington, D.C. As a trailblazing political consultant and…
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Feb 13, 2025
Honorees to be recognized during The NGA Show, Feb. 23-25 in Las Vegas Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has revealed the winners of its annual Creative Choice Awards, which recognizes outstanding marketing and merchandising programs from independent grocery retailers across the country. Recipients of the Creative…
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