Articles by National Cooperative Grocers Association

NCGA Opposes Proposed Interchange Fee Settlement & Urges Industry Reform

August 7, 2012 National Cooperative Grocers Association

Today, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) announces it will reject the recently proposed $7.25 billion class action settlement with Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc., and several major banks. The settlement was offered in response to antitrust litigation alleging unfair practices by credit card and debit card issuers, including charging billions in noncompetitive "swipe" or "interchange" fees to retailers across the country. NCGA is named as one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. …

BI-LO Reveals Updated Stores In GA, SC & TN In June, July

August 7, 2012 BI-LO

Throughout the months of June and July, BI-LO revealed seven newly updated stores in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with donations valued at more than $3,000 to community organizations on behalf of BI-LO Charities. The following store locations were all part of BI-LO’s remodel program in June and July providing customers with an unrivaled fresh, new shopping experience: …

Irvine, CA's Blackmarket Bakery Expanding To Costa Mesa

August 7, 2012 Nancy Luna, Orange County Register

Owner-pastry chef Rachel Klemek — whose fresh-baked goods include brownies made from wine flour — plans to expand her scratch-made line of pastries to include retro breads and rolls. Klemek, who started Blackmarket Bakery in 2004, plans to keep her Sky Park Circle kitchen in Irvine. She’ll also maintain her wholesale business with clients such as Kean Coffee, Nordstrom eBars and some Mother’s Markets. …

Dave's Killer Bread To Be Available In 236 California VONS Stores

August 7, 2012 Dave's Killer Bread

Dave's Killer Bread is excited to announce a major expansion to the Southern California market. By August 15th, two hundred and thirty six 236 VONS locations—including all stores in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno areas—will begin selling four varieties of Dave's Killer Bread (Good Seed, 21 Whole Grains, Powerseed, and Blues Bread) at the Killer price of just $3.99. …

PreGel AMERICA Offers 10% Off Coffee Shop Inspirations

August 7, 2012 PreGel AMERICA

The ever popular combination of coffee and cookies is almost impossible to resist, especially when the tantalizing flavors are enhanced with decadent chocolate or sweet, creamy caramel. Offer your customers the soothing essence of coffee beans and biscotto italian cookies offer, don't forget the toppings! …