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2026 FMS/NGA US Independent Grocers Financial Study
Participate Today!
Participate in the definitive annual financial benchmarking study for independent grocers across the United States. Every independent grocer who participates makes the data stronger — and gets the final report for free before anyone else.
COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY BY FRIDAY, APRIL 17.
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The Process
Simple to Complete. Flexible on Your Schedule.
1. Request Your Login
Complete the short form below. We’ll send your secure login credentials via email within one business day.
2. Complete the Questionnaire at Your Leisure
Log in to the secure survey portal and work at your own pace. Save your progress and return anytime — no need to finish in one sitting. Your data is fully confidential and never shared individually.
COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY BY FRIDAY, APRIL 17.
3. Receive the Final Report
Participants receive the full, published report free of charge — delivered before it’s available to the general public.
Why Participate
The More Grocers Participate, the Stronger the Data
The FMS/NGA US Independent Grocers Financial Study is the most comprehensive benchmarking resource available to independent operators. Every year, it gives participants a clear picture of where they stand — and where the industry is heading.
However, its value depends on strong participation. The more independents who take part, the more accurate, representative, and useful the benchmarks become — for everyone, including you.
- Benchmark your store’s performance against operators of similar size and format
- Identify gaps and opportunities in margin, labor, shrink, and more
- Support the independent grocery channel with industry-wide data
- Receive the full final report — free — before public release
Participant Benefit
Participate and Receive the Full Report — Free
Every grocer who completes the study receives the final 2026 FMS/NGA Financial Study report at no cost — delivered directly to you before it’s released to the broader industry. That’s the definitive benchmarking resource for independent grocery, yours to keep.
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