Jan 27, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the nation’s leading trade association for independent supermarket retailers and wholesaler distributors announces its strong support for Congressman Neal Dunn’s (R-FL-02) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution, H.J. Res. 30 to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Rule: Management of Certain HFCs and Their Substitutes Under the AIM Act (the Management Rule).…
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Jan 23, 2025
Lupe Lopez Assumes Role as Committee Chair Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) Government Relations Committee concluded its annual policy planning meeting today, discussing a comprehensive plan for 2025 aimed at protecting and strengthening independent grocers and fostering their growth in a fair and competitive marketplace. “NGA’s Government Relations Committee has created a policy…
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Jan 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the FTC reinforced its commitment to promoting fair competition and strengthening Main Street America by addressing the illegal promotional practices implemented by dominant retail chains, or power buyers, to gain unfair advantages in the marketplace. By enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), the National Grocers Association (NGA) commends the FTC’s commitment to fulfilling…
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Jan 15, 2025
Government relations, accounting and Foundation team members earn enhanced responsibilities Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announces several promotions among its staff and the NGA Foundation. Stephanie Johnson, RDN has been promoted to NGA group vice president of government relations and political affairs. In this expanded role,…
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Dec 12, 2024
Upholding of Existing Antitrust Law Sends Strong Warning to Grocery Power Buyers WASHINGTON, DC — Today, in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took historic action to restore enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), a critical antitrust law that will level the playing field for small-and-medium-sized-businesses. Even incoming Chair Andrew Ferguson clearly acknowledged…
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Dec 11, 2024
“Today, 69% of all grocery sales are controlled by four nationwide chains. Growth and consolidation once aimed at efficiency are now primarily motivated by amassing raw buyer power used to strong-arm product suppliers while undermining smaller competitors. This marketplace trend was at the core of the failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Grocery consolidation…
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Dec 3, 2024
Colorado retailer to be focus of ESG solution proposals Washington, D.C. – The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, is pleased to announce the topic for the 2025 Student Case Study Competition, sponsored by UNFI. The 2025 Student Case Study topic will be “A Path to Sustainable Success.” Student teams will develop action…
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Nov 15, 2024
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) today welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to invalidate the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 overtime final rule. “The court’s decision restores a more balanced and practical approach to overtime rules, ensuring that small businesses, including independent community grocers,…
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Nov 6, 2024
National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara released the following statement on the results of the 2024 election: “The National Grocers Association congratulates President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance on their election victory. On behalf of the nation’s independent grocery industry, we look forward to working collaboratively with the new administration and 119th Congress…
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Oct 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, recognized independent grocery retailers Ron and Jennifer Graff for their commitment to political advocacy on behalf of the independent grocery industry. The Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award was presented during NGA’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, held October…
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Oct 30, 2024
Award Presented During NGA’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit in Recognition for Years of Service to the Food Industry Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, recognized Paul Adams, Founder & CEO of Kansas-based consultancy Paul Adams & Associates. “Paul is a long-time friend of NGA and…
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Oct 28, 2024
With the election looming, independent grocery leaders prepare to navigate a dynamic business environment Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of the independent grocery industry’s top leaders gathered in the nation’s capital today for three days of data-driven planning, education and networking during the National Grocers Association’s annual Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, being held October 28-30…
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Oct 16, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The 2024 Independent Grocers Financial Study, a collaborative effort between the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions, reveals the resilience of independent grocers during a turbulent fiscal year 2023. The study highlights grocers’ strategic responses to moderating inflation, shifting consumer behavior, and rising operational costs. Despite inflation easing, independent grocers continued to face…
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Oct 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) has long held that retail industry consolidation and price discrimination contribute to higher consumer prices, fewer retail storefronts, and limited market opportunities for farmers and ranchers. This week, following a year-long study, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a report on the market dynamics within the meat and retail…
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Sep 25, 2024
Washington D.C. – On the heels of major antitrust enforcement momentum by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Main Street Competition Coalition (MSCC) sent letters to the campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump urging each candidate to support an economic policy agenda that strengthens antitrust laws and puts an end…
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Sep 20, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) commends the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for bringing a lawsuit against several Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) for abusing their economic power and harming both competition and consumers in the pharmacy supply chain for insulin. Community pharmacies have been decimated by abusive PBM market practices that have left thousands…
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Sep 19, 2024
Panel of Experts, Including a Grocery Retailer, Highlight Experiences that Show SNAP Choice is Essential Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Feeding America held a congressional briefing Tuesday on the necessity of maintaining SNAP Choice throughout the United States. The briefing consisted of expert speakers on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including…
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Sep 16, 2024
New categories unveiled in NGA’s annual Creative Choice Awards program, recognizing independent grocers’ best-in-class campaigns Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) is accepting entries for its 2025 Creative Choice Awards, recognizing the leading marketing and merchandising programs of independent grocery retailers from the past year. NGA’s Creative Choice Awards are sponsored by Kellanova and Unilever.…
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Aug 27, 2024
Association welcomes Dean Longhofer as Senior Manager of Membership and Data Management Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, welcomes two recent additions to its leadership team. David Cutler has joined NGA as vice president of media relations and public affairs, and Dean Longhofer has signed on…
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Aug 21, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are pleased to announce the release of the highly-anticipated Step-by-Step Guide to FDA Traceability. This essential resource, a complimentary benefit available to all NGA members, was written and designed to help independent grocers achieve compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records…
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