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Member Highlights

Dollar General Continues Growth With New Texas Store

Dollar General Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas.

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Votava of Keller Appointed to Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Koch, David Volleman, John Votava, and Coleman Locke to the Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Industry News

Independent Grocers Ask Congress To Oppose SNAP Restrictions

The National Grocers Association (NGA), alongside independent grocers across the U.S., sent a letter Feb. 20 to Congress opposing recent efforts within the FY2024 House Agriculture Appropriations bill to restrict SNAP purchases.

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FMI Releases Policy Statement on Use of AI

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) have emerged as transformative tools for the food industry.

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NRF’s Monthly Economic Review: March 2024

With the U.S. economy’s strength resting heavily on household spending, all eyes are on the consumer – and how consumers will respond the next few months to the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to tame inflation.

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