National Grocers Association news and trends

Amazon Reaches Out to SNAP Users With ‘Amazon Access’
Amazon // October 03, 2022

Amazon has launched “Amazon Access,” a resource hub to help shoppers, including those seeking information on Prime’s discounted membership program for qualifying government assistance recipients. The hub, announced in a news release on Monday (Oct. 3), offers information on payment options such as  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Food Lion Expands Pickup; NGA to Boost eCommerce SNAP Acceptance
Retail // September 29, 2022

For today’s major grocers to remain competitive, omnichannel accessibility is key. In a move to drive sales with eCommerce customers, Ahold Delhaize-owned, North Carolina-based grocer Food Lion, which has 1,100 stores across 10 states, announced Monday (Sept. 26) the addition of Food Lion To Go...

Grocery Roundup: Grocers Eye Policy Changes And Next-Gen Technologies
Retail // April 22, 2021

On Wednesday (April 21), over 230 representatives from 143 businesses in the grocery industry and other parts of the food supply chain convened for a virtual “Day in Washington” to meet with lawmakers and discuss policy issues affecting the industries, reports Winsight Grocery Business. The...

Retail Trade Groups Test Post-Pandemic Strategies
Retail // June 10, 2020

As retailers reopen and take stock of new post-pandemic consumer dynamics, the role of industry trade groups is changing. Groups like the National Retail Federation (NRF) focused more on economic forecasts and supply chain issues as other advocacy groups that have taken the fight for...

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Amazon Reaches Out to SNAP Users With ‘Amazon Access’

October 03, 2022
Amazon has launched “Amazon Access,” a resource hub to help shoppers, including those seeking information on Prime’s discounted membership program for qualifying government assistance recipients. The hub, announced in a news release on Monday (Oct. 3), offers information on payment options such as  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and Amazon Layaway. It […]