News and Information

Consumers’ annual “wellbeing reset” will be upon us soon, and the new year offers an abundance of opportunities to engage shoppers with enticing promotions. Drive sales on seasonally appropriate wellness items with these tips to bring excitement to your store this winter.

Black History Month in February presents an opportunity for food co-ops to build relationships with Black-owned businesses, suppliers, chefs and local organizations in your community. It also provides a platform to inform and inspire co-op shoppers.

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.

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.

After 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.

Thanks to everyone who attended Focus on Fresh 2025! For those who requested Gabby Davis’s inspirational video message, we’re happy to share it with you here.

Our donation is in response to fundraising efforts by long-time food co-op brand partner Equal Exchange that began after they learned that their U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) grant funds would not be available to support their ongoing work with farmer cooperatives.

The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. Now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies! Share these co-op facts and ways to support co-ops with your owners and shoppers.

The holidays present a unique opportunity for co-ops to showcase specialty cheeses. Here are several tips that will help you give shoppers what they’re looking for, whether they’re entertaining guests or seeking a terrific party gift.

October is Co-op Month — a time to bring awareness to the values and principles that guide us as cooperatives, and to celebrate the positive impact that co-ops have in their communities. Learn more about National Co+op Grocers, the cooperative created and owned by co-ops.