RF Buche Receives NGA Spirit of America Award

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has presented RF Buche with its prestigious Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry and his work in his community.

Independent Grocers Advocate for a Level Playing Field During NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, concluded its second Fly-In for Fair Competition, an event whose main policy focus is enforcing and strengthening the Robinson-Patman Act, a 1930’s era law that prohibits price discrimination against smaller retailers. 

National Grocers Association Strongly Supports Save Local Business Act

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, announced its support for the Save Local Business Act. Introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the legislation would codify into law the traditional joint employer standard, which conditions employment liability on the clear and predictable standard of “direct, actual, and immediate control over workers’ terms and conditions of employment.”

Women Grocers of America’s Emerging Leaders Share Group Premieres in Chicago

Women Grocers of America (WGA), operating as a professional development network supported by the National Grocers Association Foundation, launched its new emerging leaders share group, setting the stage for the second meeting of the growing Executive Female Leadership Network (EXFL), held this week in Chicago.

The National Grocers Association Hosts Sen. Debbie Stabenow for Congressional Store Tour at SpartanNash’s D&W Fresh Market in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The National Grocers Association (NGA) hosted U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) at SpartanNash’s local grocery store, D&W Fresh Market, for a congressional store tour on April 13. This opportunity was part of the NGA’s congressional store tour program connecting members of Congress to independent community grocers in their district. The visit provided an overview of store operations and a firsthand look into how federal policies directly impact independent grocers.