Mar 8, 2024
Thousands of grocery retailers gathering this week in Las Vegas; registration tracking ahead of last year Las Vegas, NV – The independent retail grocery industry will gather for The NGA Show at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, starting Sunday, March 10, through Tuesday, March 12. Participants at the only U.S. event focusing exclusively on…
Read more
Mar 4, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today is thanking members of Congress for protecting grocers and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in the FY 2024 agriculture appropriations bill by eliminating a provision that could have caused widespread disruptions and undercut SNAP’s effectiveness. A proposal dropped from the final bill would have sharply…
Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Honorees to be recognized during The NGA Show, March 10-12 in Las Vegas Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, along with sponsoring partners Kellanova and Unilever, have revealed the winners of their annual Creative Choice Awards, which recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs among…
Read more
Feb 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today issued the following response to the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger between Kroger and Albertsons: “Every day, America’s local independent supermarkets face economic challenges due to the influence of massive power buyer chains who use their leverage over suppliers at the expense of…
Read more
Feb 21, 2024
Beverage giant makes multiyear commitment to investing in grocery industry’s women leaders Washington, D.C. – The NGA Foundation has announced that The Coca-Cola Company has signed on as the top-tier sponsor of Women Grocers of America (WGA), making a multiyear commitment for $50,000 per year in support of the grocery industry’s women leaders. “Coca-Cola is proud to continue our…
Read more
Feb 20, 2024
Recent congressional efforts to restrict SNAP would create burdensome red tape and undermine the program The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, alongside independent community grocers nationwide, sent a letter today to Congress opposing recent efforts within the FY2024 House Agriculture Appropriations bill to restrict SNAP purchases under the…
Read more
Feb 7, 2024
Veteran of Food Network, Good Morning America to lead marketing, merchandising panel discussions at the 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas Washington, D.C. – Celebrity chef Curtis Aikens will join the National Grocers Association’s Creative Choice Awards program as emcee during the 2024 NGA Show, March 10-12 in Las Vegas. Aikens will present awards for excellence in…
Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Looks to Senate to Pass the Legislation Quickly Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association today issued the following statement from Chief Government Relations Officer & Counsel Chris Jones following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act: “On behalf of independent community grocers nationwide, we…
Read more
Jan 24, 2024
Multiple subject tracks to be presented by industry experts at annual conference, March 10-12 in Las Vegas Washington, D.C. – With more than 30 educational workshops and sessions led by a lengthy roster of industry experts, the 2024 NGA Show offers highly specialized content designed specifically for independent grocers. Hosted by the National Grocers Association…
Read more
Jan 17, 2024
New awards sponsored by Buehler’s Fresh Foods join family of scholarship opportunities; deadline to apply is April 15 Washington, D.C. – The NGA Foundation has announced that Wooster, Ohio-based grocer Buehler’s Fresh Foods is sponsoring two new scholarships available to college students pursuing a career in the grocery industry, bringing to 22 the total number of scholastic…
Read more
Jan 13, 2024
Meeting in Washington D.C., Brings Grocers from Across the Country to Finalize Policy Priorities that will Strengthen the Independent Supermarket Industry Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) Government Relations Committee met yesterday in Washington D.C. for its annual meeting to discuss top policy priorities for independent community grocers and finalize the 2024 policy agenda. The…
Read more
Jan 8, 2024
NFL, NASCAR reporter to host competition as finalists vie for $10,000 cash prize Washington D.C. – Award-winning sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak, known for her work covering the NFL, NASCAR and the Olympics, will emcee the National Grocers Association’s annual Best Bagger Championship, sponsored by PepsiCo, at the 2024 NGA Show on Monday, March 11, at the…
Read more
Jan 3, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today announced promotions for three key senior staff executives. In announcing these promotions, NGA President and CEO, Greg Ferrara shares, “NGA is fortunate to have a strong and committed group of senior leaders who bring their experiences and expertise to bear every day for the benefit of…
Read more
Dec 19, 2023
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) released today its final version for new merger enforcement guidelines. The final guidelines include substantial revisions to the existing standards, introducing new considerations for mergers that enhance buyer power. In a significant shift, the guidelines issued today strongly consider how buyer power impacts…
Read more
Dec 11, 2023
College students develop strategies for real-life retail challenges in annual contest Washington, D.C. – The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, is pleased to announce that Quincy, Ill.-based Niemann Foods Inc. will be the participating retailer in the 2024 Student Case Study Competition. Hosted annually by the NGA Foundation, the Student Case Study…
Read more
Nov 27, 2023
Effort supported by launch of SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center website Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF), today announced the official launch of the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC) website, www.SEMTAC.org. SEMTAC is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Ready…
Read more
Nov 16, 2023
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association is highlighting a significant achievement in Washington today as Congress, in bipartisan agreement, extended the prohibition on electronic benefits transfer (EBT) processing fees for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program plays a crucial role in enabling millions of Americans to access nutritious foods for their families. NGA and…
Read more
Nov 3, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan toured a wholesale grocery distribution warehouse in the San Francisco Bay Area of California to hold the latest in a series of roundtables discussing retail challenges and what Washington is doing to enforce the nation’s long-ignored antitrust laws. The event took place at PITCO Foods, which services…
Read more
Oct 30, 2023
Core functionality document joins portfolio of solutions for boosting access to fresh foods Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has wrapped up the Point of Sale (POS) Produce Prescription (PPR) Workgroup, successfully creating a core functionality document for efficient and accurate produce prescription POS solutions. This will be added to the association’s collection…
Read more
Oct 27, 2023
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today applauds the Federal Reserve Board’s proposal to lower swipe fees on debit card purchases, but is strongly urging that the final number be set even lower. Acting on powers granted under the 2010 Durbin Amendment, the Fed’s Board of Governors proposes to lower the debit interchange…
Read more
