SB 1013 Information Hub

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Nate Rose

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SB 1013: What you Need to Know

When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1013 (D-Atkins) into law, it marked the most significant update to the state’s “Bottle Bill” in decades.

As a result, there is a transition timeline in place, and a road away from the expensive in lieu fees many grocers were forced to pay when the industry became recyclers of last resort and the recycling market collapsed. Moving forward, the industry should be preparing for a significant re-tooling of its recycling strategies and responsibilities.

CGA continues to meet frequently with CalRecycle, and its director, Rachel Wagoner, with whom the Association maintains a productive relationship. The Association is also actively involved in creating dealer cooperative options for grocers. We thank you for your partnership in creating a new recycling system that better serves both the grocery community and its customers.

To help members navigate the challenges ahead, CGA has created a members-only portal where stakeholders can access essential information in one easy location. Click the button below for access.

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CGA + CGAEF Host Statewide Store Leader Training Seminars

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Grace Becker

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The California Grocers Association and CGA Educational Foundation were thrilled to bring back our popular store leader training seminars to both Northern and Southern California this year. Store leaders from across the state— representing over two dozen grocery retailers— joined us for two day-long training seminars in Costa Mesa and Walnut Creek packed with informative speaker sessions and interactive exercises for store directors, assistant directors, and department managers.

Our training seminars were designed to give store leaders an opportunity to refine their leadership skills and further their professional development. Leaders had the opportunity to collaborate with one another and share ideas and best practices with the group.

The event was book-ended by author and speaker Stan Phelps who inspired attendees to drive employee engagement by incorporating team building, recognition, and empowerment into their management practices.

Instructors from the WAFC Retail Management Certificate program gave attendees a taste of the curriculum with sessions on the principles of retail management, including marketing, merchandising, and customer service.

Finally, Christopher P. Norris from Wicklander- Zulawski & Associates, led a practical session on deescalation and conflict management to help store leaders peacefully resolve disputes, manage unwanted patron behavior, and maintain safe and profitable operations.

After a full day of training, leaders came away with newfound inspiration and tools to bring back to their staff. View photos from the event below.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our seminars!

• Certified Federal Credit Union

• UNFI

• RMS

• C&S Wholesale

• TruGrocer Credit Union

• PepsiCo

CGA Launches Industry Podcast: CGA Radio

Posted on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 by Grace Becker

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The California Grocers Association is ecstatic to announce CGA Radio, our new podcast for grocery and food industry professionals. Together, we’ll explore the people, ideas, and brands shaping California’s grocery community.

Season 1 introduces listeners to “people you should meet” in the food and grocery business. Our insightful guests lend us their perspective on compelling topics from education to food insecurity, store design, organics, and solving hunger.

Tune into CGA Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Android. Subscribe to be notified of new episodes and leave us a rating if you enjoyed!

Thank you to our Season 1 sponsor of CGA Radio: