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- Minnesota_Grocers_Association abstract "The Minnesota Grocers Association was founded as the Minnesota Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association in 1897. It was the first state association of its kind. The goal of this association was to seek solutions, develop better ways of doing things, and present a united front against the legislation that threatened member businesses.By 1897, chain stores like A&P, Kroger and Grand Union already existed. These chain stores were innovative and used lower cash and carry prices, no delivery, and no credit to streamline costs. Chain stores were able to get discounts from manufacturers until the passage of the Robinson-Patman Act in 1936, making price preferences illegal. Associations of independent grocers were established to fight the chains’ growing strength and influence.Over time, the MRG/GMA expanded its services to members by offering promotional ideas, information on trends, operational tips on marketing, merchandising displays, attention to accounting procedures and best business practices. During World War II, the association helped grocers by advising on ways to promote conservation both in-house and among consumers. To conserve energy, lighting plans were developed and distributed by the association. Stores also acted as collection centers for used tin and cooking fats. Also, during that time, the MGR/GMA employed people who would visit stores to help with the "arrangement of goods."After WWII, the association changed its name to the Minnesota Food Retailers Association and began publishing a magazine entitled Minnesota Food Guide. Growth continued for the association for the next generation, with the establishment of the Coupon Clearing House in 1965 to fund new initiatives by fighting for manufacturers to pay a handling fee for coupon collection.The MFRA had to respond to the rapid growth in non-food sales that came in the seventies, and worked for 14 years to pass Minnesota’s “Pill Bill,” allowing grocers to sell medications traditionally limited exclusively to pharmacies. In the seventies, the association was a leader in fighting mandatory beverage container deposits that forced retailers to collect waste associated with soft drinks.In 1985, the name Minnesota Grocers Association was adopted, along with an overhaul of the quarterly magazine, now entitled Minnesota Grocer. Legislative responsibilities grew throughout the 80s and 90s, as retailers began expanding by selling items like fresh seafood, salad bars, flowers, natural and organic foods, and offering catering.Each of these items brought new government regulations that required attention from the MGA. Retailers were now involved with safety regulations surrounding prepared food, seafood and meat labeling, and organic certification. This expansion in sales categories also led to more complicated sales tax laws and prompted the MGA to publish a book detailing the guidelines for businesses.At the dawn of a new century, things once again changed for the food retail industry. Walmart was well into its grocery expansion, and bargain retailers began to move into small towns, threatening the traditional grocer. Once again, the MGA was there to help, offering increased opportunities for retailers to learn from peers and vendors. One way was the MGA Summer Conference, and a second was through Vendor Leadership Lunches. At the legislature, the MGA worked on industry issues like health care reform, sustainability, and workforce regulation. There was also a strong effort by the MGA to allow the sale of wine in grocery stores. Everything the Association did in the new millennium was based on the theory that grocers existed to help consumers, provide careers, and serve the community.The retail food industry always understood that it is important to give back to the community, so a scholarship program was developed. This provided tuition assistance to employees or their children, helping to grow the next generation of retail leaders. Those leaders will soon take the reins of industry, and the MGA has started the Emerging Leadership Board to help with the transition from baby boomers to Generation X.".
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- Minnesota_Grocers_Association comment "The Minnesota Grocers Association was founded as the Minnesota Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association in 1897. It was the first state association of its kind. The goal of this association was to seek solutions, develop better ways of doing things, and present a united front against the legislation that threatened member businesses.By 1897, chain stores like A&P, Kroger and Grand Union already existed.".
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