Natural Foods Training Course Available in Co+op U
Food co-op shoppers appreciate knowledgeable and helpful store staff. Increasing staff knowledge of natural foods can help staff better serve customers.
Update
Hybrid Pricing Strategy: Co+op Basics
NCG is pleased to announce a new preferred practice resource for implementing a hybrid pricing strategy using Co+op Deals along with an everyday low price (EDLP) program.
New Variable Margin Management Tool
Need a margin makeover? NCG has developed a new variable margin management tool to assist co-ops seeking to adjust their applied margins to be more competitive on price. The tool will help you: Evaluate current applied gross margin goals against a set of suggested applied margin targets (established by NCG by reviewing pricing for natural and conventional supermarkets)
NCG Announces New Field Day Pricing
NCG is pleased to announce that we have secured new pricing support for co-ops participating in our UNFI Supply Contract (USC).
New Trainings in Co+op U
Co+op U has some great new offerings! We’ve recently added several new videos offered at no cost.
Operational Efficiency Resources
Find NCG’s new Water Efficiency Checklist, a resource designed to help co-op retail locations cut out water use that doesn’t add value to the customer.
NCG Announces Updated SPINS Agreement
NCG and SPINS are excited to announce that they have signed a new retail cooperation and collaboration agreement—a major evolution in our partnership.
Biennial Fresh Department Survey Results
The biennial Fresh department survey includes in-depth questions regarding team size and structure, manager tenure, weekly sales, programs in place, department equipment, local definition, product sources and pricing.
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (aka DARK Act) Resources Available
Congress is considering a voluntary-only GMO labeling bill, titled the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (SAFLA) which would block mandatory GMO labeling at the state and national levels. Our partners refer to this bill as the DARK Act which stands for “Denying Americans the Right-to-Know.” NCG opposes this bill and has created a toolkit of
2014 Biennial NCG Advocacy Report
NCG co-ops can now access the 2014 NCG Advocacy Report, with examples of successes and our ongoing work to support a sustainable food system, fair treatment of people and a healthy environment