NationalGrocers

🇺🇸 From the earliest days of our nation's history, independent grocers have been woven into the fabric of American life. During @TheNGAShow last week, NGA had the chance to celebrate the incredible history our industry. As our country celebrates #America250, independent grocers are proud to be at the heart of local communities.

Join NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition This May! Independent #grocers, wholesalers, and state association executives—this is your moment to advocate for passage of the Credit Card Competition Act! During this important event, you will have the opportunity to meet directly with lawmakers, share the challenges facing your business, and help influence policies that shape the grocery industry. 📅 Date: May 19-20 📍 Location: Washington, D.C Register now: nationalgrocers.org/news-events/fl…

This year's NGA Show delivered 55+ hours of advanced education, where attendees dove into real-world challenges, emerging technologies, and leadership insights shaping the future of the grocery industry. 💡📈 What was your favorite session you attended at #TheNGAShow2026?

🍏Join Us at the NGA Fresh Summit 2026! Mark your calendars for June 15–17 and join us in St. Louis, MO for the NGA Fresh Summit, the must-attend event for #grocery #leaders focused on store operations and merchandising. This dynamic summit is designed for industry professionals looking to drive growth through fresh across key departments, including #produce, #dairy, #deli, #bakery, #foodservice, and #meat. 📍St. Louis, MO 📆June 15–17, 2026 🔗nationalgrocers.org/news-events/fr… We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy #StPatricksDay from the NGA Team! 🍀 Don’t forget to support your celebrations by stopping by your local independent grocer!

.@pgrocer - At a March 10 media event that Big Y Foods held at its future Saugus, Mass., location to mark 90 years in business, the regional grocer revealed that it would open six new Big Y stores across its home state. progressivegrocer.com/big-y-marks-90…

We're still celebrating California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, the champions of this year's NGA Foundation Student Case Study Competition at #TheNGAShow2026! 🎉 These students brought forward fresh ideas and passion for the future of the grocery industry. 👏📊

.@pgrocer - Busch’s Rochester Hills Grand Reopening Set for March 13 Following Major Renovation Southeastern Michigan store now boasts Starbucks Cafe, new deli cases, chef-prepared sushi and more Busch’s Fresh Food Market will host the grand reopening of its Rochester Hills, Mich., store, on 3188 Walton Boulevard, on March 13 at 10 a.m. progressivegrocer.com/buschs-rochest…

Join NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition This May! Independent #grocers, #wholesalers, and state association executives—this is your moment to advocate for a level playing field in the #grocery industry! During this pivotal event, you will meet directly with lawmakers, discuss the challenges facing your business, and help shape policies that impact the grocery industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand up for fair competition! 📅May 19-20 📍Washington, D.C. 🔗Register: nationalgrocers.org/news-events/fl…

Nominations are open for The Shelby-Griffin Report’s Women of Influence in the Food Industry program. Deadline: March 16. Submit via the official online form. #theshelbyreport #womenofinfluence #grocery #foodindustry #independentgrocers #supermarkets theshelbyreport.com/2026/02/01/the…

Our Breakfast Roundtable Discussions at #TheNGAShow2026 brought together industry leaders for honest dialogue, fresh insights, and collaborative problem‑solving. Grateful for everyone who joined us bright and early to share ideas that move our industry forward! ☕️💬

Still thinking about this moment from #TheNGAShow. Travis Mills, retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt., moved the room with his message on resilience and purpose‑driven leadership. Thank you to Kraft Heinz for sponsoring this powerful keynote. 💬 What keeps you pushing forward?

🎉 Congratulations to Rocco Cammarota of Publix for winning the Best Bagger National Championship at this year’s #TheNGAShow! His outstanding performance stood out among an incredible field of talented baggers from across the country.

.@ShopRiteStores Celebrates New Store Opening Near the Jersey Shore “With this new Manahawkin location, we’re proud to offer a fresh, modern store filled with amenities that make shopping easier and more enjoyable,” said Richard Saker, CEO and president of Holmdel, N.J.-based Saker ShopRites. “From locally sourced products and prepared foods to world-class services, this store reflects our promise to deliver quality and care to every customer who walks through our doors.” @pgrocer progressivegrocer.com/shoprite-celeb…

It's hard to believe #TheNGAShow wrapped up just last week. We loved seeing the grocery industry come together! What was your most memorable takeaway from the event? Share your thoughts below. 👇 📷 Photos by Joe Curry Photography

“This legislation is urgently needed to fix a #creditcard marketplace that is fundamentally broken and stacked against small businesses — especially independent community grocers,” @NationalGrocers’ Chris Jones says. #CreditCardCompetitionAct #swipefees @RogerMarshallMD @SenatorDurbin @SenPeterWelch tinyurl.com/bdmnd24v

.@pgrocer: Independent #Grocers Share Strategies for Serving Modern Shoppers at @TheNGAShow in Las Vegas The grocery landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years, and independent retailers are finding creative ways to meet their customers where they are. This year, The NGA Show brought together three grocers with vastly different operations to share how they’ve adapted to changing consumer demands while maintaining profitability in an increasingly competitive market. progressivegrocer.com/independent-gr…

Yesterday’s Fresh Pitches were a hit—the Connections Hub was buzzing with ideas and new introductions. And we’re back at it today! Speed networking is underway with even more connections ahead. Big thanks to Empower Fresh for powering another day of fresh opportunities!

📰NGA Applauds Passage of Funding Bill Addressing Major Affordability Issues and Competition NGA applauds the passage of the FY 2026 appropriations minibus, which advances critical reforms addressing major challenges facing independent community grocers and the customers they serve. The package includes long-sought pharmacy benefit manager reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in the prescription drug marketplace. Learn more in NGA's press release 👇 nationalgrocers.org/news/nga-appla…

It was great joining @NevadaAG for a store tour visit to The After Market in Las Vegas! We had the chance to discuss critical issues facing independent community grocers, including a lack of #antitrust enforcement that impacts grocers and their customers.