Jul 13, 2023
Association counsel, former Alabama legislator honored for work on behalf of independent grocers Miramar Beach, FL – The National Grocers Association has presented Paul DeMarco with its prestigious Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry. DeMarco, general counsel to the Alabama Grocers Association and a former member of the Alabama…
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Jun 22, 2023
Sales and marketing veteran tapped to drive association membership and revenue growth Washington, D.C. – Anita Nuñez Cepollaro has joined the National Grocers Association (NGA) as vice president of business development for the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry. Nuñez Cepollaro will help drive membership growth and NGA’s non-dues revenue programs, including event sponsorships…
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Jun 19, 2023
Retail motivator Harold Lloyd returns to drive dynamic content lineup for independent grocers Washington, D.C. – Grocery leaders focused on store operations should plan to attend the Store Operations Summit, the latest signature event in the National Grocers Association’s Engage Series, taking place July 24-26, 2023, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Mo.…
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Jun 16, 2023
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, hosted an inaugural meeting on Thursday, June 8, to discuss solutions for providing access to healthy benefit cards in high-need communities being served by independent grocers. NGA convened 30 stakeholders from across the healthy benefit card industry, including…
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Jun 15, 2023
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, applauded the introduction of the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions (EBT) Act, a bill championed by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) that would prohibit the processing fees on benefit cards provided to participants on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…
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Jun 12, 2023
NGA Foundation conference numbers illustrate grocery’s focus on talent investment Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has completed its 2023 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), a four-day program that included a mix of interactive leadership instruction and personalized coaching presented by respected academics and industry leaders. The program, held June 4-8, 2023, at…
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Jun 8, 2023
Legislation Would Bring Much Needed Competition to the Credit Card Marketplace The National Grocers Association (NGA) voiced its support today for the Credit Card Competition Act introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-05), and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) that would bring much needed competition to the credit card…
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Jun 8, 2023
Competition Policy and SNAP at Top of Agenda for Nearly 200 Meetings Washington D.C. – Yesterday, The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, concluded its second Fly-In for Fair Competition, an event whose main policy focus is enforcing and strengthening the Robinson-Patman Act, a 1930’s era law that prohibits…
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Jun 7, 2023
South Dakota independent grocer honored for commitment to the industry and community Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association has presented RF Buche with its prestigious Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry and his work in his community. Buche, a fourth-generation grocer and president of South Dakota-based GF Buche…
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Jun 6, 2023
Day 1 to Kick Off with Comprehensive Advocacy Training, Policy Analysis Sessions, and Presidential Election Preview Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, will hold its second annual Fly-In for Fair Competition beginning today in Washington D.C. The fly-in will begin with advocacy training to prepare NGA…
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May 25, 2023
NGA Supports USDA Efforts to Implement WIC Online Program; Provides Recommendations to Ensure Independent Grocers and Their Customers Can Fully Participate Washington D.C. – Yesterday, the National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its proposed updates to the Special Supplemental…
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May 24, 2023
Formerly published years ago, Independent Grocer will also be offered online Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announces the return of its print magazine, Independent Grocer. Formerly published years ago by the association, NGA has relaunched Independent Grocer as a biannual magazine for association members…
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May 17, 2023
Wakefern leaders earn PepsiCo, Women Grocers of America grants to attend annual career-building conference Washington, D.C. – Employees of northeastern grocery cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. have been awarded scholarships to attend the Executive Leadership Development Program, hosted by the National Grocers Association Foundation, to be held June 4-8, 2023, at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Edwin…
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May 11, 2023
Legislation Would Codify into Law the Traditional “Joint Employer” Employment Liability Standard Washington D.C. – Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, announced its support for the Save Local Business Act. Introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the legislation would codify into law…
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May 8, 2023
Food Trust veteran to lead online SNAP guidance for independent grocers Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation welcomes Brielle Underwood as its project director for the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC), effective May 1. Underwood comes to the NGA Foundation from The Food Trust in Philadelphia, for which she served as…
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May 4, 2023
Chicago, IL – Women Grocers of America (WGA), operating as a professional development network supported by the National Grocers Association Foundation, launched its new emerging leaders share group, setting the stage for the second meeting of the growing Executive Female Leadership Network (EXFL), held this week in Chicago. The first gathering of the Emerging Female…
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Apr 19, 2023
Grand Rapids, Mich. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) hosted U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) at SpartanNash’s local grocery store, D&W Fresh Market, for a congressional store tour on April 13. This opportunity was part of the NGA’s congressional store tour program connecting members of Congress to independent community grocers in their district. The visit…
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Mar 29, 2023
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is unveiling a new TV commercial that shines a spotlight on the unfair and discriminatory tactics of dominant food retailers that harm the ability of Main Street businesses to compete and serve communities throughout the U.S. “For decades, dominant firms in the…
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Mar 20, 2023
Register now for May network meetings in Chicago Washington D.C. – Women Grocers of America (WGA) is launching the Emerging Female Leaders Network, a share group for women leaders in the independent grocery industry seeking to grow their professional network and accelerate their leadership development. The new share group will premiere in conjunction with the spring…
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Mar 8, 2023
Chair of House Agriculture Committee discussed solutions to challenges facing independent grocers Selinsgrove, PA – Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, PA, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a firsthand look at store operations and an opportunity for the leadership of Weis Markets to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with…
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