National Grocers Association

Nominations Now Open for Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Created in 2009 to honor former NGA President and CEO Tom Zaucha's legacy to the independent grocery industry, the award, sponsored by FMS Solutions, recognizes an independent retailer that has shown?the most tangible example of persistence, vision, and creative entrepreneurship throughout the past year. Make a nomination here: https://lnkd.in/gBbVfuJK ?? Fresh Encounter’s Michael Needler Jr. Receives Thomas K. Zaucha Award at the 2022 NGA Show

Nominations Open for Women Grocers of America Woman of the Year Award Nominations are now open for WGA Woman of the Year?award sponsored by The Shelby Report ! The prestigious WGA Woman of the Year Award recognizes outstanding women in the independent grocery industry. Nominees should be leaders with a passion for the industry, serve as visionaries who inspire others in their community and workplace, and shape their organization while standing out among their peers. Submit a nomination today ?? https://lnkd.in/gBbVfuJK ?? During the 2024 The NGA Show, Marcy Nathan, creative director of Louisiana-based grocery retailer Rouses Markets, received the WGA Woman of the Year Award.

?? How to Turn the FDA Traceability Requirement Into a Win for Stores: Webinar Key Takeaways Food traceability can lead to critical advantages for independent grocery retailers and wholesalers, now and in the future. A recent webinar hosted by NGA explored why traceability is becoming essential for independent grocers, from complying with regulatory standards to enhancing food safety and responding effectively to product recalls. Presented by Derek Hannum, chief customer officer at ReposiTrak, the webinar demonstrated the role of data, showed what traceability-related innovations are available and demonstrated how traceability can be leveraged in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Here are some key takeaways from the discussion in today's blog by Jim Dudlicek - https://lnkd.in/e8fmxMHE

On Tuesday morning, Brookshire Grocery Company made an incredible impact by delivering 40,000 pounds of fresh produce to the East Texas Food Bank Tyler Resource Center. Learn more from The Tyler Morning Telegraph ?? #GrocersCare https://lnkd.in/eGpUsWaZ

“Most consumers are not aware of these fees or the effect they have on the cost of goods and services and the U.S. economy, but the effects are dramatic,” MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel Doug Kantor told the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. #CreditCardCompetitionAct #creditcard #swipefees https://lnkd.in/eE5a-ngV

Enter your #holiday campaigns in NGA’s Creative Choice Awards! #Thanksgiving is next week and the winter holidays are fast approaching, which means your special occasion promotions are well under way. ? If they’re paying off as you’d hoped, maybe you deserve some extra applause … ? Why not submit them for the NGA Creative Choice Awards? ? Creative Choice recognizes excellence in #marketing and #merchandising among independent #grocers. Entries are being accepted online here: https://lnkd.in/erWv-tW6 We look forward to seeing all your new ideas! Honorees will be recognized at the 2025 NGA Show in Las Vegas. ? There are several new and revised categories for the 2025 awards -- read more about them here ? Deadline to enter is December 20, 2024 -- so don't delay! ? Questions? Contact Jim Dudlicek?

Applications to join the SEMTAC National Advisory Committee are now open! SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC) is a partnership of the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and the National Grocers Association Foundation. Its National Advisory Committee brings an opportunity for you to support SEMTAC as they help grocers navigate the SNAP Online application process and modernize their businesses. They are seeking applicants from food access nonprofits, community development corporations, grocery associations, grocery publications and others who work with grocers who may be interested in accept SNAP benefits online. In particular, they are looking for: Bilingual (Spanish and English) speakers with grocery experience People who have personally participated in SNAP SEMTAC's services and resources are free, and they hope to increase their ability to reach and serve grocers through the Committee in its second year. Apply to be a member of the SEMTAC National Advisory Committee: https://wkf.ms/3Yd8Nlc In recognition of committee member's time and valuable contribution, the appointment to the SEMTAC National Advisory Committee includes a $700 annual honorarium. Applications close on January 2!

Leadership isn’t just about making tough decisions—it’s about being the kind of person others trust to lead in the first place. Admiral William H. McRaven captures this essence beautifully in The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, a collection of leadership lessons honed over four decades as a Navy SEAL and beyond. From navigating crises to leading historic missions like the raid for Osama bin Laden, Admiral McRaven’s insights are as practical as they are profound. This book dives into qualities that distinguish good leaders from great ones, with parables that challenge us to: ?? Run to the sound of the guns ?? Dare greatly ?? Recognize that no plan survives first contact with the enemy But here’s the exciting part—we have the opportunity to hear these lessons straight from Admiral McRaven himself! He’s been announced as a keynote speaker at The NGA Show and I can’t wait to see how his experience can inspire independent grocers to lead boldly in their own communities. Whether you’re guiding a team through everyday challenges or making high-stakes decisions, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog offers tools to tackle it all. ?? #MediaMonday #TheWisdomOfTheBullfrog #TheNGAShow #leadership

LAST CALL: Time is running out to enter the 2024 WGA Bourbon Raffle! ? There’s just 1 day left to secure your tickets for a chance to win an exclusive 5 bottle Pappy Van Winkle collection. Every ticket purchased helps us continue to empower women across the grocery industry! ??? Get your tickets now – let’s make a difference, one glass at a time! https://lnkd.in/g2Pi4_Gd #WGA2024BourbonRaffle #LastCall #WomenInGrocery #SupportWGA

Entries Open for Creative Choice Awards to be Presented at The NGA Show! 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. Learn more about the new categories and how to enter here: https://lnkd.in/eRsizw3