NGA Foundation Leads Charge on Produce Prescription Technology Solutions

October 31, 2023 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has wrapped up the Point of Sale (POS) Produce Prescription (PPR) Workgroup, successfully creating a core functionality document for efficient and accurate produce prescription POS solutions. This will be added to the association’s collection of resources that guide grocers seeking to offer nutrition incentives and produce prescription programs in their communities.

National Grocers Association Honors Members for Leadership in Industry Service, Advocacy

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, recognized three of its members this week for their commitment, service and political advocacy on behalf of the grocery industry.

Executive Panel to Explore Future of Retail Leadership at NGA Summit

October 24, 2023 National Grocers Association

A panel of leading independent grocery executives will convene to discuss their vision for the industry’s future in the closing session of the National Grocers Association’s Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, to be held next week at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

National Grocers Association Statement on FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

September 28, 2023 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has released a statement in response to the lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general against Amazon for alleged antitrust law violations.

NGA Unveils Online Toolkit to Help Independent Grocers Accept Healthy Benefit Cards

Healthy benefit cards, offered by some private health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans, provide a convenient way for eligible individuals to purchase groceries and over-the-counter drugs using their healthcare benefit. More than 30 million Americans are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs, and at least 5 million participants are currently receiving hundreds of dollars on healthy benefit cards through their health plan.