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Final COOL Rule Will Increase Cost Burdens on Independent Grocers
The National Grocers Association (NGA) expressed its strong frustration over a rule change, effective immediately, that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized … Continue reading
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NGA Strengthens Industry Relations Efforts Through New Hire
The National Grocers Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian P. Lynch as vice president of industry relations, effective June 3. Brian … Continue reading
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NGA Releases Grocery Retailing Payments Study
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Balance Innovations released the results of their joint 2013 Grocery Retailing Payments Study, designed to create understanding of industry payment practices … Continue reading
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Food Retailers Unite to Emphasize Common Sense Nutrition Information
Grocery retailers met today with their members of Congress to continue building support for the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249), which addresses … Continue reading
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NGA-CART Innovation Center Research Showcases ‘Active Listening’ as Grocery Best Practice
For grocery retailers, customer service reputation is strengthened by maintaining an every-day practice for listening and responding to shoppers’ concerns, feedback and praise. Showcasing … Continue reading
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NGA Releases Tax Reform Principles to Congress
The National Grocers Association (NGA) released the results of a tax survey of its members in a report: Principles of Tax Reform for the … Continue reading
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NGA Recommends Opting Out and Objecting to Proposed Settlement
Seven and a half years ago, NGA, at the direction of its board, elected to become a plaintiff in a class action payment card … Continue reading
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2013 NGA Show Closes with Record Attendance Numbers
The National Grocers Association’s 2013 NGA Show has come to a close, having once again expanded its offerings to further its reputation as the … Continue reading
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NGA Launches Technology Resources for Independent Grocers
The National Grocers Association (NGA) kicked off the 2013 NGA Show with an Opening General Session highlighting the organization’s achievements, as well as the … Continue reading
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NGA and First Data to Provide Online Training to Independent Grocers
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, announce a partnership that makes online … Continue reading
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PMA Produce Pavilion Returns for Second Year at NGA
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is once again preparing to partner with the National Grocers Association with an expanded presence at their 2013 show. … Continue reading
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Networking & Education Opportunities at NGA Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and the Food Industry University Coalition (FIUC) together announce a collaboration to further the professional development of students from … Continue reading
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NGA EXPO Floor Sells Out for 2013 Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA), announced today that the NGA Show (February 10-13, 2013 at the Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, NV) EXPO Floor has … Continue reading
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Fearsome predator
Amazon.com is stressing price, convenience and selection; center store, nonfoods and even fresh items are at risk. Continue reading
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Ever-Growing Competition Rated Top Concern Among Independent Grocers
Competition, the cost of providing healthcare insurance and the economy are the three major worries among independent food retailers, according to the 2012 Independent … Continue reading
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CPG Manufacturers and Retailers Issue Digital Coupon Guidelines to Combat Fraud
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and National Grocers Association (NGA) released guidelines designed to promote model practices in the “end-to-end” … Continue reading
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NGA Fights for Competition, Transparency and Fairness
NGA and nine other named plaintiffs were joined by a growing community of merchants in filing objections with the U.S. District Court for the … Continue reading
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Healthcare Reform Ranks First in Independent Grocers’ Political Concerns Index
Independent grocers express a great level of concern over the financial impact of the changes to healthcare insurance mandated by the Patient Protection and … Continue reading
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NGA Continues Fight for Credit Card Reform
NGA and eight other national associations vowed to continue the fight for credit card reform and oppose the proposed settlement in the case of … Continue reading
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Independent Grocers Improve Net Profits in 2011
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS today released the results of their joint 2012 Independent Grocers Financial Survey. Despite the challenging economic environment, … Continue reading
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NGA Announces New Board of Director Member at Fall Conference
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to announce that Steve Hall, President of Lowes Foods in Hickory, NC, was appointed to serve on … Continue reading
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NGA Kicks Off 30th Anniversary
The National Grocers Association (NGA) launched the beginning of a yearlong celebration at a special reception on Thursday, September 20 at the Fall Conference … Continue reading
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NGA Announces New Study: Independent Grocers’ Economic Impact on U.S.
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to announce a first of its kind study commissioned by the NGA Board of Directors, announced at … Continue reading
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New Study Reveals Independent Grocers’ Compensation Benchmarks
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS released the first annual edition of an in-depth, comprehensive study that compares a range of financial benchmarks … Continue reading
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