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Inside Save A Lot's Fresh Encounter

Family-owned independent Fresh Encounter, which took over 51 corporate Save A Lot stores in Florida, unveiled a $7 million renovation this month.

Retailers

Independent Grocers Account for 1.1M Jobs: NGA Study

The association examines community supermarkets’ impact on the nation’s economy across jobs, wages and taxes.

Retailers

How One Virginia Independent Is Filling a Need for Healthy, Gourmet Food

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 11, 2021

When the pandemic forced businesses to rethink operations or delay plans for expansion, Ezaddin Alshami and business partner Faizal Surti formed National Gourmet Market and opened not one but two markets in food deserts in the Richmond, Va., area.

Retailers

5 Questions for Krasdale Foods President Gus Lebiak

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 11, 2021

With costs going up across the board, retailers have no choice but to get over any fear they may have of passing along price increases to consumers, Krasdale Foods President Gus Lebiak says.

Technology

ShopHero CEO: Dot Acquisition Solidifies Commitment to Indie E-Commerce

By Jon Springer on Jun. 03, 2021

Matt Garner, CEO of ShopHero, says the sale of the e-commerce provider to logistics firm Dot Foods solidifies its commitment to its retail partners and sets the stage for future innovation.

Industry Partners

NGA Rebrands With New Logo, Enhanced Messaging

By Kristina Hurtig on May 19, 2021

The trade associations new tag line, “At the Heart of the Community,” emphasizes the importance of independent community grocers to their markets as drivers of the economy and supporters of local families.

Industry Partners

NGA Urges Biden to ‘Help Americans Get Back to Work’

By Kristina Hurtig on May 13, 2021

In a letter to the president, trade association President and CEO Greg Ferrara calls for fixes to the unemployment insurance program to encourage people to find jobs as the grocery industry struggles to fill open positions.

Industry Partners

NGA Reveals Creative Choice Awards Winners

By WGB Staff on May 07, 2021

Contest honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the independent grocery industry. Winners to be recognized at NGA Show in September.

Industry Partners

NGA’s New Toolkit to Help Independents Offer SNAP Online

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 28, 2021

The association aims to help smaller grocers navigate the hurdles they have faced in setting the program up by providing information, tips and instructions in one convenient place.

Retailers

Leevers Acquires 17 Save A Lot Stores Around Philadelphia

By Jon Springer on Apr. 22, 2021

The family-owned Colorado independent crosses the country to double its size and further diversify as Save A Lot's wholesale transition quietly continues.

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