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2026 AGA Annual Show Attendees Enjoying A Performance by Taylor Hicks

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AGA Annual Show Featured ‘Stars, Stripes and Celebration’ Theme

by Shelby Team July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

The Alabama Grocers Association held its 2026 Annual Show July 6-9 in Destin, Florida, featuring education, bagger competitions and the Spirit of Alabama Award.

News, Association News, National, Produce News

IFPA’s 20 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners Span U.S.

by Shelby Team July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Honorees represent a range of retailers nationwide, all credited with connecting consumers to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins

by Shelby Team July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.

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NGA Backs House Passage Of Penny-Rounding Legislation

by Shelby Team July 15, 2026July 17, 2026

The Common Cents Act provides retailers with clear legal authority and protections to round cash transactions.

headshots of Jennifer Hatcher and Stephanie Harris with FMI

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Hatcher, Harris Fill Newly Expanded Roles For FMI

by Shelby Team July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed two senior executives to newly expanded leadership roles that will strengthen advocacy, innovation and member engagement. The July 14 announcement called the roles “foundational” to FMI’s mission. Jennifer Hatcher has been appointed chief innovation, strategy and membership officer. After serving FMI for more than 25 years as […]

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FMI: June CPI Shows Steady Food-At-Home Inflation

by Shelby Team July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

FMI – The Food Industry Association has commented on the June Consumer Price Index numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which show a 0.2 percent increase in food-at-home prices for June and a 2.7 percent increase over the last 12 months, the same 12-month rate as in May. “June’s relatively steady food inflation […]