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Independents

Industry Partners

Opinion: $15 Wage Not Practical for Independent Grocers

The Raise the Wage Act would force smaller retailers to employ fewer people, raise their prices or shut their doors, says NGA CEO Greg Ferrara.

Retailers

With Fresh Funding, Foxtrot Looks to Double Its Footprint in 2021

Former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb is a backer of the Chicago-based concept, which announced the close of a $42 million investment round.

Wholesalers & Distributors

New Krasdale President Plots the Future of Urban Retail

By Jon Springer on Feb. 16, 2021

Gus Lebiak preaches the benefits of a dynamic coalition of independent C-Town and Bravo operators with responsive support that's changing along with neighborhoods and shoppers.

Industry Partners

NGA’s Annual Expo To Be Held In-Person

By Kristina Peters on Feb. 09, 2021

The association says the decision to hold the show in-person from Sept. 19-21 in Vegas was based on updated vaccine rollout projections, as well as the current reopening status in Nevada.

Fresh Food

Raley's Seeds Growth for Food Innovation Incubator

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 04, 2021

Raley's will have a namesake food lab as part of its sponsorship of the AgStart food and agriculture incubator, a public-private partnership to support next-generation food entrepreneurship.

Retailers

7 Questions With Raley's CEO Keith Knopf

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 22, 2021

The chief executive shares perspective on making e-commerce more profitable, training during a pandemic and where the company won't get caught short again.

Industry Partners

NGA Outlines Independent Grocers’ Priorities in Letter to Biden

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 21, 2021

Association expresses it looks forward to working with the new administration as it offers details on issues such as employee tax relief, liability protection, SNAP assistance and minimum wage.

Retailers

Krasdale Promotes Cynthia Ramos, Howie Kent to New Roles

By WGB Staff on Jan. 15, 2021

The appointments under new president Gus Lebiak will support CTown and Bravo independents in New York and Florida.

Retailers

Running a Grocery Store in D.C. During an Insurrection

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 11, 2021

Danielle Vogel worked on Capitol Hill before launching a grocery store. Amid the chaos of the past year and in early January, the grocery community helps everyone get through, she says.

Technology

Allegiance Launches Competitive Pricing Solution

By WGB Staff on Jan. 05, 2021

The co-op said Engage3's software would help to expand its pricing visibility by 60%.

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