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NGATV
Welcome to NGATV! N.G.A. is pleased to announce the launch of NGATV's weekly podcast on our website. NGATV provides you a weekly message on timely and relevant issues affecting today’s independent retailers and wholesalers.
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Thomas K. Zaucha
President and CEO
N.G.A.
(Welcome to NGATV)
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N.G.A. 2010 Annual Convention
The N.G.A. Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase Concept Show Floor has earned the reputation of delivering a powerful program focused on the significant topics affecting our industry and nation, as well as operational issues and trends affecting independent community-focused retailers and wholesalers in a professional, interactive atmosphere. This years Opening Keynote Speaker is the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush and the President’s Dinner and Gala entertainment, back by popular demand, is one of the music and entertainment industries, all-time greatest performers, Paul Anka. Check out what else the convention has to offer this year! Click here to visit our Convention Webpage.
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2010 N.G.A. Consumer Panel Survey – NEW!
The results of the 2010 National Grocers Association Consumer Panel Survey are in! Sponsored by N.G.A., ConAgra Foods, and the SupermarketGuru.com, this annual consumer panel survey comes at an opportune time, as retailers and brands strive to become more consumer-centric on their paths to success. Insights within this report will help readers conceive strategies and tactics that resonate with shoppers in their markets, and help establish their stores as desirable destinations. Click here to download a copy. (.pdf 3258 kb) |
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Immediate Action Required!
Help Defeat the union backed “Employee Free Choice Act”
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TAKE ACTION—CONTACT YOUR SENATORS TODAY!
Senate Democrats Crafting So-Called EFCA “Compromise”; Urge Senators to OPPOSE
Senate Democrats are reportedly making progress on so-called “compromise” language on the flawed, antidemocratic Employee Free Choice Act. N.G.A. members are strongly urged to contact their Senators today to urge their OPPOSITION to EFCA and to these so-called “compromises”. Click here for more information and resources.
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N.G.A. Research on Improving Foodservice and Deli Departments
N.G.A. has undertaken a two part comprehensive research project that is focused on assisting our members improve their foodservice and deli departments.
N.G.A. and Cypress Research National Foodservice, Deli and Bakery Study - Sponsored by Hobart
The first phase of the research is complete and focused on topics such as market size, expected growth and future plans in the Deli, Meat and Bakery Departments. The first phase of the research looked at:
- Market size in supermarket deli, meat and in-store bakery departments;
- Growth expected in foodservice offerings within the three identified departments;
- Future plans regarding commercial kitchen equipment in the three departments; and
- Best practices used by key grocery retailers in deli, meat and in-store bakery departments.
Download Executive Summary (.doc)
Download Survey Results (.ppt)
N.G.A., and Stagnito Custom Media, in conjunction with Tyson Deli Inc.,
The second phase of the research was a national study of media consumption for in-store deli and foodservice departments. The second phase of the research focused on:
- Identifying how companies are using electronic media (email, social networks and internet);
- Recognizing how deli sales would benefit from specific information campaigns or educational programs;
- Surveying how companies felt about current training and educational program offered; and
- Gaining an understanding of how companies would like to receive deli and foodservice related information.
Download Survey Results (.pdf 3081 kb)
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Special N.G.A. Member Offer
from Pan-Oston
Utopia’s Auto Attendant - N.G.A. Exclusive
The perfect solution for N.G.A. retailers with a 4 – 6 lane front end to obtain the operating and customer satisfaction benefits of self checkout. Utopia’s Auto Attendant conversion kit is an N.G.A. exclusive product and was designed specifically by Pan-Oston and the N.G.A. to address concerns our members have raised about self-checkout. Click here to learn more.
NEW – Just Introduced the Smallest Modular Self-Checkout Lane for its Utopia Self-Checkout Product Line
Pan-Oston’s latest new product introduction gives independent retailers’ ultimate flexibility. Utopias modular line is the smallest fully modular self-checkout in the world. It enables retailers to build a custom lane by selecting the cabinet style, hardware, software and features then later add/remove these components as their customer preferences and/or business evolves. As with every Utopia self-checkout, the modular line gives retailers the option of using their existing checkout peripherals like monitors, scanners, printers and EFT’s in their new self-checkout lanes. Click here to learn more. (.pdf 65 kb)
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N.G.A. & FMS 2009 Independent Grocers Survey – Order Your Copy Today!
As an independent operator in today’s marketplace, you have a challenging job that requires an
understanding where your business is succeeding and where you need to improve. Benchmarking against other companies can be a useful tool in evaluating your company. The N.G.A./FMS 2009 Independent Grocers Survey is a financial and operational review of the independent retail grocery industry. Survey respondents saw an increase in gross margins from last year, which also translated into an overall 36 point increase in the net profit before taxes for all respondents. These profit improvements coupled with a 4.1 percent increase in same store sales show the strength of the independent grocer. The 2009 Independent Grocers Survey is available to N.G.A. members at a cost of $75 and to non-members for $300. Click here to learn more or to order.
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Action Alert
Use of Internet Counterfeit Coupons on the Rise
N.G.A. has recently had a number of retailers and wholesalers contact the  organization seeing an increase in counterfeit coupons. N.G.A. would like to share a new easy-to-read poster designed to assist your store personnel in recognizing legitimate Internet coupons. The poster provides tips for cashiers to look for certain elements within the coupons such as no free/high-value offers, obvious alternations, unusually long expiration periods, and other features and design elements.
Click here to download the Poster (.pdf 2 mb).
See Action Alert (.pdf 21 kb)
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