BetterBrand Names Steve Polonowski as President and Chief Commercial Officer

March 2, 2022 BetterBrand

BetterBrand, Inc, announced today the appointment of Steve Polonowski as President and Chief Commercial Officer.

A Decade of Douglas Sweets: Vermont Shortbread Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary

March 2, 2022 Douglas Sweets

Douglas Sweets has achieved a major milestone this month: the women-owned Scottish shortbread company is celebrating ten years in business. Founded in the Green Mountains of Vermont by Debra Townsend, Douglas Sweets started in Townsend’s home kitchen, distributing to local co-ops and independent markets.

2022 NGA Show Welcomes Back Independent Grocers for In-Person Event in Las Vegas

The 2022 NGA Show, the premier trade show for the independent supermarket industry offered more than 50 educational sessions and 100 speakers discussing issues facing food retail during the three-day conference at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, with strong retailer and wholesaler attendance.

NGA Announces Election of New Board Members and Executive Committee

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, announced during the annual convention, the NGA Show, its 2022 Board of Directors and executive committee members.

Suzanne Schmitz Named WGA Woman of the Year

Women Grocers of America (WGA) presented the WGA Woman of the Year Award to Suzanne Schmitz, a Save A Lot owner in Western New York.