High Falls Food Co-op Makes Membership Drive Fun and Engaging
High Falls Food Co-op initiated several strategies — from activities to materials to incentives — in efforts to gain new members in the co-op’s “Own it in October” membership drive.
Raising the Bar and Leveling the Field for Organic Animals
Because organic products make up a significant portion of food co-ops’ sales, NCG works on a national level to advocate for strong organic standards. Learn about the outcome of our efforts to urge USDA to implement two rules pertaining to organic animal welfare.
Five Ways to Use NCG Advocacy Resources
NCG creates advocacy resources and materials co-ops can use to inform and educate staff and customers and build support for national causes.
Brattleboro Partners with Local Music Festival
Brattleboro Food Co-op co-op partnered with the Marlboro Music Festival to be the event’s food service provider.
Weavers Way Strengthens Community Through Vendor Diversification
Weavers Way Co-op’s Vendor Diversity Project provides resources and promotional support to diverse vendors in the co-op’s community.
Five Ways to Highlight Diverse Suppliers Right Now
Increasing the diversity of our supply chain promotes greater innovation and a healthier competitive environment. Here are five ways to highlight diverse suppliers using NCG’s Inclusive Trade resources.
The Crux of the Customer Experience: Product Availability
Why are co-op customers dissatisfied? Most often, it’s due to out of stocks. Find out how to start reducing the out of stocks at your co-op
Suggestions for Excess Cash Management
Are you at a co-op with a substantial excess cash balance seeking opportunities to align your investment decisions with current market conditions? With interest rates substantially higher now than several years ago, managers may choose to explore avenues that offer higher returns without taking on undue risk. Here are options for you to research further and discuss with your board.
Common Market Uses CX Survey to Improve Sales
Struggling with sales growth and facing significant sales declines in its café, the co-op began to dig into their Customer Experience (CX) Program results to help implement a turnaround plan.
BriarPatch Opens Second Location
With a focus on marketing and promotions, BriarPatch’s staff put significant planning into preparing for the store’s grand opening to ensure an enthusiastic response from the community — and their efforts paid off.
