This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter. LAS VEGAS — As generative artificial intelligence rapidly gains momentum, the head of one of the nation’s largest groups of independent grocers has a simple message for food retailers who might be unsure of how to react: “Do not be afraid of it.” Addressing thousands of attendees during a keynote session at the National Grocers Association’s annual conference on Mon ...