Self Care New Year
Excerpt: Consumers’ annual “wellbeing reset” will be upon us soon, and the new year offers an abundance of opportunities to engage shoppers with enticing promotions.
Research & Reports
Black History Month, Inclusive Business Growth, Impact and Black-led Sovereignty
Black History Month in February presents an opportunity for food co-ops to build relationships with Black-owned businesses.
Get Ready to Kick Off the Big Game
The Big Game seems to turn everyone into a football fan for at least one day. NCG offers resources that can help your co-op prep for the national food frenzy and help shoppers get ready to celebrate with food.
The Next Generation of Consumers
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. SPINS highlights key trends and sheds some light on mindset of “Next Gen” consumers.
Celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives This October
As co-ops, we have the privilege of sitting at the crossroads of commerce and social and environmental impact. The co-op business model has meaningful historical roots and today it remains a powerful tool that people in Black communities are using to enhance sovereignty. Black consumers have formidable buying power and shoppers of the community support
’Tis the Season for Co-op Hospitality
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. Their expectations — around transparency, personalization and experience — are transforming how products are developed, marketed and sold. This generation is not just buying differently; they’re also redefining what consumption means. Health, authenticity and
Co+efficient Insights: Q & A with Cole Hawthorne
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. Their expectations — around transparency, personalization and experience — are transforming how products are developed, marketed and sold. This generation is not just buying differently; they’re also redefining what consumption means. Health, authenticity and
Champion Transparency with the Food Co-op Impact Survey
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. Their expectations — around transparency, personalization and experience — are transforming how products are developed, marketed and sold. This generation is not just buying differently; they’re also redefining what consumption means. Health, authenticity and
Six Questions about the Food Co-op Impact Survey
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the consumer landscape, driving the next wave of growth through intentional, informed and values-driven choices. Their expectations — around transparency, personalization and experience — are transforming how products are developed, marketed and sold. This generation is not just buying differently; they’re also redefining what consumption means. Health, authenticity and
As Sales Growth Slows, Focus on Outstanding Quality and Service in 2026 helloone
After hellothree strong results in 2024 and early 2025, sales growth for NCG’s system is slowing as we enter 2026. Consistently delivering outstanding quality and service will be the key to earning our customers’ business and retaining recent growth.