FEATURED STORY

10 Takeaways for IGA Retailers from the Spring NRAB Meeting

Get a Spring National Retailer Advisory Board Meeting recap with key insights that can help IGA retailers thrive amid economic challenges and changing shopper behavior. 

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

Find Your Pearmate: Drive Sales with the USA Pears Campaign

Drive sales this spring with the USA Pears campaign, featuring three key pear varieties. Click for resources to boost shopper engagement and maximize in-store execution from May 6-June 17, 2026.

LIVE SUSTAINABLY THIS APRIL

How Aussie Beef & Lamb’s Sustainability Story Can Drive Meat Department Sales

Enhance meat department sales by meeting consumer demands for transparency, animal welfare, and environmental care with Aussie Beef and Lamb's products that adhere to strict sustainability efforts.

EVENT

TODAY: Unilever Food Solutions Presents Future Menus 2026 Trends

Join Unilever and IDDBA for a webinar today at 1:00 pm. Central where they will unpack the key trends shaping what’s next in foodservice and retail that will help operators stay relevant, inspire innovation, and drive growth. Register here.

NGA UPDATES

WGA Sync Up: A Virtual Engagement Experience

Join this free midyear session to reset your goals and growth with a member spotlight, inspiring keynotes, and interactive small-group discussions. Register for the May 7 event here.

NGA Foundation Launches Free Grant Writing Support for Independent Grocers Pursuing FARE Fund Opportunities

The NGA Foundation is offering eligible NGA members free, customized grant writing support through its Grocer Solutions Center to pursue HFFI FARE Fund grants—helping independents expand, upgrade, or open stores in underserved communities. Participation is limited, so interested members are encouraged to apply soon.

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