Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association, Inc.

12/13/2024

The Food and Drug Administration issued its final rule on the warnings in March 2020.

12/12/2024

No real surprise that more than 60% of adults allow themselves more treats during the holiday season than at other times of the year.

More than 60% of adults allow themselves more treats during the holiday season than at other times of the year.

12/06/2024

Read about Cox Food Group in the latest Check Us Out!

12/03/2024

Placer.ai found that grocery stores saw visits rise by 81% on Nov. 27 compared to a year-to-date daily average. Total grocery store visits on Nov. 27 were up 0.7% compared to last year’s Turkey Wednesday, which occurred on Nov. 22.

Placer.ai report tracks Nov. 27 foot traffic across supermarkets, value chains

11/26/2024

Trump’s HHS pick is expected to work to eliminate processed foods from school lunches and push for the removal of dyes from cereals and other items.

11/21/2024

Seven items for the holiday spread dropped in price this year, such as sweetpotatoes and a vegetable tray of carrots and celery, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey.

Seven items for the holiday spread dropped in price this year, such as sweetpotatoes and a vegetable tray of carrots and celery, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey.

11/19/2024

2 new FMI reports reveal that consumers feel more ready to dive into holiday shopping this year, even amid concerns about rising food prices

2 new FMI reports reveal that consumers feel more ready to dive into holiday shopping this year, even amid concerns about rising food prices

11/14/2024

It’s not Groundhog Day, but it can seem like it when reviewing Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. According to government data, inflation is holding steady and remains well off its highs, yet prices continue to hover a little higher.

Latest CPI data reveals slight hikes across all categories, even as yearly rate stabilizes

11/13/2024

Whole turkeys may be losing their grip as the dominant center-of-plate choice for Thanksgiving dinner, according to the latest report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.

11/01/2024

Five Key Concepts for Increasing Store Safety

Security experts shared insights at the NACS Show.

10/31/2024

Four new grocery stores opened in Louisville this year, with 3 more on the way

Competition continues to heat up in the supermarket space with a handful of grocery stores opening in Louisville in 2024 and more on the way.

10/22/2024

Take the time to check the packaging.

Four men are facing hundreds of charges in connection with a massive gift card scam uncovered by the St. Matthews Police Department.

10/18/2024

That's a lot of chicken.

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer containing approximately $100,000 worth of poultry products

10/17/2024

In light of big recalls this year, WKYT asked how to stay safe amid most recent massive meat recall

The recall involves stores like Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi’s, and brands like Taylor Farms and Rao’s.

10/10/2024

As self-checkout continues to shape the retail landscape, a recent consumer survey conducted by Fusion, a business-to-business marketing agency for fresh food, reveals insights into the behavior and preferences of today’s shoppers.

As self-checkout continues to shape the landscape, a recent survey revealed insights into the behavior and preferences of produce shoppers.

10/09/2024

KGCSA members helping send relief to communities hit hard by Helene.

The grocery industry is donating to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene by providing supplies, such as food and water, as well as money.

10/04/2024

calls for the end of the “Pharmacy Benefit Mafia” in a new op-ed. We commend his continued efforts to reform predatory practices that undermine Kentucky pharmacies, standing in the way of patient care.

Comer: Kentuckians Are Paying Far Too Much for Life-Saving Prescription Drugs and it’s Time to Act September 30, 2024 WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) published an op-ed on his Oversight Committee investigation which has exposed how the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PB...

10/04/2024

Nearly all paper products are made in the United States. There's no need for panic buying.

While the major port strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could threaten Americans’ supply of bananas, it likely won’t directly cause a toilet paper shortage — but that hasn’t stopped consu…