🇺🇸 From the earliest days of our nation's history, independent grocers have been woven into the fabric of American life.
During @TheNGAShow last week, NGA had the chance to celebrate the incredible history our industry. As our country celebrates #America250, independent grocers are proud to be at the heart of local communities.
.@theshelbyreport AFS Collects 165K Pounds Of Food In UT Statewide Drive
Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its network of independent retailers played a pivotal role in the 2026 Feed Utah Food Drive, collecting 165,443 pounds of food – more than half of the statewide total.
The fifth annual drive, held in March, brought communities across Utah together to fight hunger. Food insecurity affects one in five Utah children and 445,000 people across the state, according to the Utah Food Bank.
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🛒Grocery Pricing Fast Fact
In 1974, US lawmakers tried to ban the barcode because #grocers could "change prices" - today, they are doing the same thing with electronic shelf labels.
During their recent fly-in, “Independent grocers came to Washington with one clear message: every dollar taken by unchecked swipe fees is a dollar that can’t be used to hold down prices for the families we serve,” National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara says.
#creditcard #swipefees #CreditCardCompetitionAct @SenatorDurbin@SenPeterWelch@LanceGooden@RepZoeLofgren@RogerMarshallMD@ngagre@NationalGrocers https://t.co/xbONdAWF0n
📰NGA Opposes OCC’s Interim Final Rule Allowing National Banks to Set Interchange Fees Through Third-Party Arrangements
The OCC rule represents a significant departure from longstanding federal banking policy by explicitly authorizing national banks to receive interchange fees established through third-party arrangements rather than through competition among banks.
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“This stands in stark contrast to President Trump’s own endorsement of fair competition when it comes to #creditcard interchange fees,” National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara says of the OCC’s move to block Illinois’ ban on #swipefees on sales tax and tips.
@realDonaldTrump@NationalGrocers@USOCC@ILRetail@GovPritzker@SenatorDurbin https://t.co/KSVZvwBoO9
Great to see constituent Ron Graff Sr. at the White House today, where he joined President Trump for the signing of an Executive Order. This order undoes burdensome Biden-era regulations on refrigeration and appliances and will save consumers and businesses TWO BILLION DOLLARS per year. Republicans are leading on affordability!
Great having NGA Members at @WhiteHouse with @realDonaldTrump for the important rollback of the Technology Transitions Final Rule. The rule would have placed an outsized and unsustainable burden on America's independent community #grocers
Thank you @realDonaldTrump for your leadership and support of America's independent grocers!
📰NGA Statement on @RepScottPerry Letter to the EPA Calling for HFC Management Rule Reexamination
NGA applauds Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) for his letter urging the EPA to revisit its Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Management Rule, and thanks cosigners @RepAndyHarrisMD, @RepBarryMoore, @Rep_Clyde, @RepMarkHarrisNC, and @RepFitzgerald.
Independent grocers are committed to responsible refrigerant management and environmental stewardship, but the current rule imposes unrealistic timelines, excessive compliance costs, and operational burdens that threaten Main Street food retailers and the communities they serve.
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🛒Grocery Pricing Facts Independent grocers do not use surge pricing.
Our members rely on standard pricing, promotions, and discounts to remain competitive and keep food affordable.
NGA was proud to present our prestigious Spirit of America Award this morning to @RogerMarshallMD to recognize his work on behalf of America's independent #grocers!
Great speaking with @Nationalgrocers from across the country this morning.
Independent, Main Street grocers are anchors in our communities but swipe fees are one of the biggest costs standing in their way. My Credit Card Competition Act would drive down the swipe fees that are eating into every transaction at the register.