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Get the latest news and information about National Co+op Grocers. Media inquiries may be directed to Meghan Flynn (meghan.flynn@ncg.coop; 612-475-5035).

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) […]

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.

Preferred Practices for Marketing

We’ve added five more new NCG preferred practices documents designed to help your co-op pursue operational excellence in marketing.

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

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