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  • Help Ax The Philly Bev Tax
    The Philly Bev Tax is hurting businesses. Join the coalition to fight this burdensome tax on Beverages. Learn more

    Philadelphia Beverage Tax In the News
    Interviews, press releases and articles about the Philadelphia Beverage Tax and the harm it's causing to PFMA members' businesses. Read the News

    Gov. Wolf Signs Anti-Skimming Legislation
    PFMA is happy to announce that one of its main legislative priorities in 2018 became a reality when Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1918, which criminalizes the use of fraudulent credit card devices or "skimmers." The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill. Read more
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    WINE SALES
    PLCB Provides Ordering, Distribution & Selection Support
    Pennsylvania supermarkets and convenience stores are being supplied by the PLCB for wine sales. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB.
    Here are links to the PLCB for ordering, licensing and any future license auctions.

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PFMA Recommends Federated Insurance
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently selected Federated Insurance Companies as the re
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  • PFMA disappointed in Gov. Tom Wolf's veto of Senate Bill 1172
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is disappointed in Gov. Tom Wolf's veto of Senate Bill 1172, bipartisan legislation that would have protected Pennsylvania businesses and consumers. The legislation was overwhelmingly approved by PA House and Senate members.
    A diverse coalition of the state’s leading business and trade associations issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s veto of S.B. 1172, which aimed to bring clarity to the Price Gouging Act for the state’s business community. Read more

    PFMA applauds House Passage of Senate Bill 1172
    Pro-consumer legislation that would significantly simplify the state’s Price Gouging Law was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday, Oct. 10 by a vote of 193-0 and moves to the state Senate for consideration. We stand with the coalition of business organizations that support the swift concurrence in the Senate and a signature by Gov. Tom Wolf to enact this important piece of legislation. Read more

    PFMA Hosts Third-Annual Fall Legislative Conference
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) held its third-annual Fall Legislative Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg October 1-2, providing legislative insight and educational opportunities for attendees. The event featured informational sessions on reputation management, tax reform, and recent changes and initiatives in the Pennsylvania Lottery, as well as a panel discussion on gaming and video gaming terminal (VGT) updates. Keynote speaker Jim Glassman, Head Economist for Commercial Banking for JP Morgan Chase & Co., provided perspective on economic trends and its impact on the food and beverage industry. Read more

    Women Grocers of America -- Making a Difference for the future
    The statistics are alarming; women are leaving the grocery industry at a rate four times that of men; the turnover rate for women in first and mid-level managerial positions is 24%; the turnover for women in executive roles is 27%. Retention is a challenge and many factors are contributing to it. Leading the list of reasons women leave the grocery industry, is that there are fewer female role models at higher levels in their organizations to whom they can look for leadership development.  Read more

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  • We Card Training
    ​    Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

    RAMP Training
    Find out more about specialized alcohol sales training for PFMA members.

    Food Safety Certification Training
    Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more
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We Card Training
Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more


PA Independent: Armed with Powerful Lobbyists, Union Stonewalls Liquor Privatization 
Andrew Staub of the PA Independent provides an excellent summary of the hurdles to privatization in Pennsylvania. Read more
2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


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Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.

Government Relations
The Senate has passed legislation to prevent municipalities from creating employee leave policies.
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PFMA Praises Senate Vote in Favor of SB333
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