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National Grocers Association: representing the independent and community-focused retail & wholesale grocery industry since 1982.
Washington D.C.
Joined June 2010
NGA's Caroline Sar and Julia Landcastle had the chance this week to visit the @USDA Great American Farmers Market in Washington D.C.! . The Great American Farmers Market united farmers, ranchers, and producers to showcase American agriculture and pay tribute to our nation’s
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NGA, alongside the rest of Main Street Competition Coalition, visited the @WhiteHouse this week to discuss a variety of critical issues impacting independent grocers, including the importance of #antitrust enforcement and the negative impacts of PBM DIR Fees. We appreciate the
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RT @MerchantsPymnts: “The U.S. payments system desperately needs innovation & a sound regulatory framework for stablecoins is one key step….
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.@theshelbyreport - @FoodCity Prepares To Build New Store In Marion, VA . Company officials broke ground July 31 for a new 56,700-square-foot Food City on North Main Street in Marion, Virginia, that is expected to open next spring and will replace the current location in town.
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RT @MerchantsPymnts: A new survey shows the vast majority of consumers favor lower #creditcard #swipefees and that those surveyed believe t….
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Congratulations to Wade Payne on being elected Chairman of @AlabamaGrocers! 👏. Wade is a strong leader in the #grocery industry and has been a strong supporter of policies that benefit grocers in Alabama and across the country.
We are thrilled to announce that Wade Payne of Food Giant/Mitchell has been elected as the new Chairman of the AGA! Wade's leadership, industry expertise, and dedication to grocery community make him the perfect choice to lead the AGA into an exciting new chapter.
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💡 Did you know that our team at the NGA Foundation offers webinars to #grocers and retailer associations?. You can even ask for a customized webinar for your company or members!. Check out our recent webinar to help grocers and point-of-sale providers prepare to accept EBT chip.
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💡 SNAP Incentives Can Change Behavior and Lives. SNAP incentives are proven to change behavior for the better:. ✔️ SNAP consumers participating in the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which provides additional dollars when consumers choose produce, consume
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RT @theshelbyreport: For more than 40 million Americans, SNAP is a lifeline. Independent grocers are key players in this system. Read more….
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The independent grocery industry came together in force for the 2025 NGA Fresh Summit, where fresh food innovation met community commitment.
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RT @MerchantsPymnts: ”In the absence of serious competition, @Visa & @Mastercard have taken it upon themselves to raise #swipefees repeated….
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The Credit Card Competition Act, or CCCA, will lower the out-of-control credit card swipe fees. It must pass.
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🗞️Main Street Grocers Lead the Charge to Preserve SNAP, Laud Pro-Business Provisions in Recently Passed Reconciliation Bill. NGA is proud to have led the successful effort to curb harmful changes to SNAP while securing critical pro-growth, pro-Main Street tax provisions that will
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NGA had a very productive meeting today with @realDonaldTrump's health and nutrition team and we appreciate the opportunity to share our insights. Independent, Main Street grocers remain committed to ensuring their community members have access to fresh, whole, and local food.
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RT @MerchantsPymnts: “The reason why the fees are so high is that @Visa & @Mastercard each organize banks all around the country into the d….
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Stablecoins have become one of the hottest buzzwords in the world of finance as of late with US lawmakers on the cusp of passing the first guidelines for mainstream use of the cryptocurrencies...
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Excited to have NGA's Stephanie Johnson join @TheFSFInstitute next week for an important live discussion on the impact of SNAP on business! . Join to discover how SNAP helps ensure #grocery business continuity, expands local food access, and reinforces the retail ecosystem.
📢 Updated panel! Join us June 30 (12–1 PM CT) for a webinar on how SNAP impacts independent grocers & food access. 🔗 Register by June 29:
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Wright’s Market in Opelika, owned by NGA member Jimmy Wright, is featured in a powerful @aldotcom story highlighting the real-world impact of proposed SNAP cuts. Independent grocers like Wright’s Market are lifelines for their communities—and these cuts could force many to.
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NGA Member Jimmy Wright wrote an important op-ed today in @aldotcom about how changes to SNAP could impact Wright's Market in Opelika, Alabama. "In Alabama, more than 300,000 Alabama households depend on SNAP to help put food on the table, with an average benefit of just $6 per.
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RT @TheFSFInstitute: Excited to have Stephanie Johnson, RDN from @NationalGrocers join our June 30 webinar on how SNAP supports small groc….
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📰NGA Statement on the Senate’s SNAP Funding Proposal from NGA President & CEO Greg Ferrara. “Independent grocers are proud to be critical partners in the public-private partnership that powers SNAP. NGA is encouraged by the Senate’s revised approach to SNAP reform, which ensures
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