Jul 13, 2020
Arlington, VA – Political analyst Nathan Gonzales will be the opening general session speaker for the National Grocers Association’s Executive Conference, to be held virtually Sept. 22-25, 2020. Gonzales is the editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, which provides non-partisan analysis of campaigns for Senate, House, governor and president. Offering…
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Jul 10, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today applauded the introduction of legislation that would expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) online purchasing to independent grocers by reducing existing barriers preventing participation in the program. The Expanding SNAP Options Act (H.R. 7535), was introduced Thursday, July…
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Jul 6, 2020
Arlington, VA – On Thursday, July 2, 2020, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020, legislation that reduces barriers for independent grocers to participate in the SNAP Online Purchasing program. “NGA is pleased to support the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020. This legislation will…
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Jul 2, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (NGA) is partnering with ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association and the Global Risk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, to bring a new, comprehensive cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention program to grocery retailers. The program, called the GBAC STAR, is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention,…
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Jul 2, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released the following statement from NGA Director of Government Relations Molly Pfaffenroth, once again voicing support for the United States -Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect yesterday. “USMCA is vital for independent retailers and wholesalers, allowing them…
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Jun 23, 2020
Association spearheads efforts with other trade groups in pushing U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve to make more coins available to businesses amid pandemic-driven drop in cash transactions Arlington, VA – In a letter sent today to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve, the National Grocers Association (NGA) called on the federal policymakers…
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Jun 22, 2020
(Washington, D.C.) — FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), National Grocers Association (NGA), and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) today issued the following joint statement outlining the best practices for pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to follow for documenting signature-free delivery or…
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Jun 11, 2020
The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGA Foundation) announced today that 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 Foundation joins a coalition of partners under this effort, led by the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition…
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May 26, 2020
The National Grocers Association (NGA) announced today that it will host its annual leadership meeting virtually, September 22nd – 25th, 2020. The announcement comes in an effort to prioritize the health, safety, and resources of our members as they continue to help their communities navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The NGA Executive Conference will serve as…
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May 14, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today applauded an announcement by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the publication of final Hours of Service (HoS) rule for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The proposed rule, published in detail in August 2019, received over 2,800 comments. “Commercial vehicle drivers are…
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May 12, 2020
The National Grocers Association (NGA) today applauded the introduction of the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. Introduced by Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03), this bipartisan bill would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential…
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Apr 13, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today announced that Jim Dudlicek is joining its team as Director, Communications and External Affairs. “NGA is committed to investing in communications efforts that assist our members as they compete in an industry constantly evolving, and ensure they are…
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Apr 6, 2020
Arlington, VA- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is thanking independent retail and wholesale grocery associates for their hard work and dedication during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with a campaign built around the hashtag #SuperMarketSuperHeroes. NGA is also providing a variety of resources, materials, and guidance as independent…
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Mar 27, 2020
Arlington, VA- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry released the following statement from NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which contains an important technical correction to fix the retail…
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Mar 26, 2020
Arlington, VA- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry released the following statement from NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the Senate including a fix to the retail glitch – a drafting error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that harms retailers – in…
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Mar 25, 2020
Arlington, VA- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket and the United Fresh Produce Association have partnered to connect produce distributors to retailers. “The entire food industry has come together incredibly during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, ensuring that Americans across the country have access to affordable and nutritious food,” said…
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Mar 16, 2020
Arlington, VA- The National Grocers Association (NGA) today announced that Jonathan Downey has joined its team as Senior Vice President, Industry Relations. “I’m pleased to welcome Jonathan to the NGA Team. His years of experience working closely with CPG and supplier companies will be an asset to NGA, our members, and the independent supermarket industry. …
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Mar 15, 2020
Arlington, VA – National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara released the following statement after participating in a call with President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Perdue and other White House officials on the Administration’s plans to address the COVID-19 outbreak: “NGA applauds President Trump, Vice President Pence and Administration officials for…
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Mar 12, 2020
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association is pleased to announce that Christopher Jones has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Counsel. Jones previously served as Vice President of Government Relations & Counsel. “Chris and his team are tremendous advocates for NGA’s members before Congress and federal agencies. Under Chris’ leadership,…
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Feb 25, 2020
San Diego, CA- The “Outstanding Marketer” and “Outstanding Merchandiser” in the Creative Choice Awards were announced today during the Super Breakfast Session at the 2020 NGA Show. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores, Food City for their Grand Opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement in the community, resulting in strong traditional…
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