Alabama Grocers Association
The Voice of the Grocery Industry in the State of Alabama
Click here to read the Alabama Grocer 2025 Issue 2 highlighting the AGEF’s 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners.
👏 We’re celebrating the winners of the Best Decorated Booth competition from the 2026 AGA Annual Show! Congratulations Alabama Crown and Utz/Golden Flake on your incredible booths!Thank you to our outstanding exhibitors for creating engaging, welcoming spaces that showcased creativity, professionalism, and a commitment to connecting with our members.Thank you for helping make this year's exhibit hall an incredible experience for everyone who attended.Congratulations again, and thank you for being part of the AGA family! 💙#AGAAnnualShow #BestDecoratedBooth #AlabamaGrocers
🎙️ A new episode of The AGA Podcast is now available!Recorded during the open house for Food City's newest store in Athens, Alabama, Paul DeMarco sits down with Steve Smith, President and CEO of Food City, and Katie Penny, Executive Vice President of Operations.Hear how Food City's family legacy continues to shape its growth, why Alabama has become an important part of its future, and what's next as the company expands across the state.Listen now and join the conversation about family, community, and the future of Alabama's grocery industry!youtu.be/PATmsYo5FTg#AGAPodcast #AlabamaGrocersAssociation #FoodCity #GroceryIndustry #AlabamaGrocery #AGAFamily #AthensAL #GrowingAlabama
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On this Member Monday, we're excited to welcome Los 2 Hermanos Super Market to the Alabama Grocers Association family! 👋💙For nearly 16 years, Los 2 Hermanos Super Market has proudly served the Russellville community, and they recently celebrated the opening of their second Russellville location. Their commitment to expanding their business, growing their knowledge, and providing outstanding customer service reflects the dedication of Alabama's independent grocers.We're grateful to have Los 2 Hermanos Super Market as part of the AGA family and look forward to supporting their continued success.Welcome to the AGA family! 💙#MemberMonday #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers #IndependentGrocers #RussellvilleAL #CommunityFirst
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🧀🍷 Happy National Wine and Cheese Day!Today we're celebrating two timeless favorites and the AGA members who help bring quality wine and delicious cheeses to tables across Alabama.Whether you're planning a gathering with friends or enjoying a relaxing evening at home, thank you to our members who help make every occasion a little more special.Cheers to great food, great company, and the grocery professionals who make it all possible! 💙
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🛒 On this Thankful Thursday, we're celebrating the talented associates and leaders who make the Alabama grocery industry shine!Congratulations to Hope Golden of Food City, our 2026 AGA Best Bagger Champion, who will represent Alabama at the National Grocers Association Best Bagger Championship.Congratulations also to Brett Bennett of Publix, winner of our inaugural Boss Best Bagger Competition! One of the most fun moments of our Annual Show, the Boss Best Bagger Competition showcased the family spirit of AGA as grocery leaders stepped behind the register for some friendly competition and plenty of laughs.🛒 AGA Best Bagger Competition🏆 Hope Golden, Food CityAbigail Sikes, Greer's MarketsDorothy Elaine Pierce, Rouses Markets🛒 Boss Best Bagger Competition🏆 Brett Bennett, PublixAndrew Virciglio, Piggly Wiggly BirminghamBubba Lindley, EDLINCOThank you to all of our competitors for making these competitions such a fun celebration of the AGA family. Best of luck to Hope as she represents Alabama on the national stage! 💙#ThankfulThursday #BestBagger #AlabamaGrocers #NGAShow
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🎉 What a wonderful evening celebrating Food City's new Athens store during last night's Open House!The Alabama Grocers Association was honored to be part of the celebration, and we were especially proud that our President & CEO, Ellie Taylor, had the opportunity to speak as Food City marked this exciting milestone.Today is the official Grand Opening, and we encourage everyone in the Athens area to stop by, meet the team, and experience this beautiful new store. New grocery stores strengthen communities by creating jobs, offering more choices for shoppers, and investing in the local economy.Congratulations to the entire Food City family on this exciting new chapter. Thank you for your continued commitment to serving Alabama communities. We can't wait to see all the great things ahead! 💙#FoodCity #AthensAL #GrandOpening #AlabamaGrocers #AGAFamily #SupportLocal #Community #Alabama
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🎉 Congratulations to Mike Hanson of Milo's on being elected Vice President of Convention for the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors!Mike's leadership, dedication, and passion for Alabama's grocery industry have made a lasting impact, and we are excited to see him serve in this important role. We know his vision and commitment will help make future AGA Annual Shows and member experiences even stronger.Thank you, Mike, for your continued service to the Alabama Grocers Association and our industry. We look forward to all that lies ahead.Please join us in congratulating Mike on his election! 💙#AlabamaGrocers #BringingGrocersToTheTable #Leadership #AGAFamily
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The Alabama Grocers Association is proud to endorse Rhett Marques for the U.S. House of Representatives, Alabama's Second Congressional District.As a small business owner and proven conservative leader, Rhett understands the challenges facing Alabama businesses and families. He helped cut the grocery tax in half, eliminated the state sales tax on diapers and baby supplies, and has worked to make life more affordable for hardworking Alabamians.We are proud to support Rhett and encourage voters to make their voices heard in the Special Primary Election on Tuesday, August 11.#Vote #RhettMarquesforCongress
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