Robynn Shrader

Organization:

National Cooperative Grocers Association

Website:

http://www.ncga.coop

Email:

robynn.shrader@ncga.coop

Robynn Shrader is CEO of the National Cooperative Grocers Association.

Articles by Robynn Shrader

Building a Unified System

Issue: #108 September - October - 2003

Enthusiasm and momentum from the June Consumer Cooperative Management Association conference in Lexington continues, as the members of National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) contemplate...

Building a Foundation for Co-op Programs

Issue: #105 March - April - 2003 Building a Foundation for Co-op Programs read more

Building a Cooperative Virtual Chain

Issue: #104 January - February - 2003

NCGA: Building a Cooperative Virtual Chain

Cooperative Grocer and the National Cooperative Grocers Association Join Forces

Issue: #103 November - December - 2002

We're pleased and excited to announce that at its October 20 meeting the board of directors of the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) approved the...

Blooming Prairie Proposal Offers Opportunity to Strengthen Our Retailer Network

Issue: #102 September - October - 2002

News of the proposed acquisition of Blooming Prairie Cooperative Warehouse by United Natural Foods, Inc. has evoked many different reactions throughout the food co-op community. It is natural to...

Pointing Resources Toward A Strong National Network

Issue: #101 July - August - 2002

Having recently attended the CCMA Conference in Eureka, California, I am newly impressed and heartened by the enthusiasm and commitment by many in our co-op sector to do the difficult and...

A Common Vision?

Issue: #100 May - June - 2002

Last time I briefly mentioned the cultural shift required for us to work together with effectiveness and accountability. As more and more projects reach a pivotal point, I become increasingly...

Cooperative Grocers Associations

Issue: #099 March - April - 2002

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National Co-op Advantage Program Set To Launch

Issue: #098 January - February - 2002

In March 2002, hundreds of thousands of co-op consumers will receive a full-color flyer filled with dozens of product specials negotiated through the national expansion of CAP, the Co-op...

Don't Buy That New POS System Just Yet!

Issue: #097 November - December - 2001

Don't Buy That New POS System Just Yet!

By Robynn Shrader

We have engaged in lively discussion via listserves, CCMA and other forums about the Point of Sale (...