The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance and administration. Macy Lemon Lemon will lead NGA’s state government affairs strategy, working with state legislatures, governors’ offices, coalitions and state partners to advance policies that support independent supermarkets and the communities they […]
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Grocers, Brands Roll Out Patriotic Products, Promotions For Fourth Of July
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, grocers and brands are rolling out patriotic products, promotions and packaging.
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FMI Announces 5 Staff Promotions Across Key Business Areas
The promotions reflect FMI’s continued investment in the expertise and leadership needed to support its members and deliver greater value to the food industry.
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Ahold Delhaize USA Receives Loyalty360 Awards For Customer Experience
Ahold Delhaize USA and its brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop – have earned multiple 2026 Loyalty360 Best in Class Awards, recognizing their approach to personalization and customer loyalty. The awards reflect progress in delivering more relevant, value-driven experiences for the 26 million weekly customers the brands […]
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NGA Welcomes House Passage Of Main Street Competes Act
The National Grocers Association has welcomed House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business Administration’s focus on promoting competitive markets, expanding consumer choice and supporting small business growth and ownership. According to a Congressional Research Service summary, the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal […]
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Circana: AI, Social Media Reshape Discovery
The brands breaking through are the ones meeting consumers where they are: balancing health with enjoyment.
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NACS Adds 6 New Hires Across Regulatory, Content, Design Roles
NACS has added six new hires to its team across regulatory and policy, content, design and marketing roles.
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NCA Video Series Earns 6 Telly Awards For Confectionery Storytelling
Two of the National Confectioners Association’s original video series, The Sweet Life: Season 3 and Sweet Land of Liberty, earned a combined six honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, judged by more than 250 experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and major television […]