Independent Grocers Navigated Inflationary Pressures and Rising Costs in FY 2023 

October 21, 2024 National Grocers Association

The 2024 Independent Grocers Financial Study, a collaborative effort between the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions, reveals the resilience of independent grocers during a turbulent fiscal year 2023. The study highlights grocers’ strategic responses to moderating inflation, shifting consumer behavior, and rising operational costs.

SpartanNash Honors Outstanding Independent Grocers with Vision Awards at Annual Food Solutions Expo

July 30, 2024 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash celebrated its independent grocer customers’ achievements during its 2024 Food Solutions Expo at DeVos Place Convention Center. The Company awarded eight outstanding independent grocers with a 2023-2024 Vision Award for exemplifying customer focus and serving their shoppers with excellence. 

Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers Expand Access to E-Commerce Solutions and Introduce Smart Carts to Local Independent Grocers

April 3, 2024 Instacart

This expanded partnership to offer e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions, including Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to member retailers. With more than 800 AWG member retailer locations currently using Instacart, this extended collaboration simplifies access for an additional 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite.

Independent Grocers Advocate for a Level Playing Field During Fly-In for Fair Competition

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, yesterday concluded a successful Fly-In for Fair Competition.

Independent Grocers Urge Swipe Fee Reform, End to Anticompetitive Tactics From Major Card Networks

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, called on lawmakers to fix the “broken” U.S. card payments system and stem the rising tide of swipe fees that compound the impact of inflation and cost merchants and consumers billions of dollars annually.