2021 NGA Show Welcomes Back Independent Grocers for In-Person Event in Las Vegas

September 20, 2021 National Grocers Association

The 2021 NGA Show, the premier tradeshow for the independent supermarket industry, opened with a sold-out EXPO floor. Over the event’s three days, the NGA Show will feature nearly 50 educational sessions and more than 100 speakers discussing issues facing food retail during the three-day conference at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

NGA Honors Industry Leaders with Prestigious Awards During Executive Conference

September 20, 2021 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, presented Gerry Kettler, director of consumer affairs at Niemann Foods, with the Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award.  

Buche Foods to Accept Online SNAP Payments for Grocery Purchases

September 14, 2021 National Grocers Association

Buche Foods supermarkets will become the first independent grocery stores in South Dakota to accept Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for online grocery purchases starting Sept. 13.

NGA Applauds Hours of Service Waiver Extension for Grocery Truckers

The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) extension of their Hours of Service emergency declaration, which was set to expire today, but is now extended through November 30.

An Important Message From the NGA Show Regarding Updated Safety Procedures

“As we look ahead to the 2021 NGA Show, we will continue that leadership by implementing additional protocols to help ensure we will have one of the most successful NGA Shows yet. We thank you all for your support and appreciate those who have reached out to provide us with feedback as we prepare to get back in person.”