FEATURED STORY

100 Years of Hometown Proud: Will we visit YOUR store this August?

Celebrate IGA's 100th Anniversary with the chance to participate in special store visits, showcasing the unique stories and community impact of independent grocers. Apply by April 3, 2026, for a chance to be featured.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

What Is Fair Workweek And How Does It Affect Employers?

Discover the impact of fair workweek laws on businesses and employees, and learn how to stay compliant while enhancing productivity and employee satisfaction in this guest post from Red Oval Partner Timeforge.

WEBINAR

How Independent Grocers Are Finding Gold In Data

Join IGA and AppCard for an exclusive strategy session as we unveil the new AppCard ecosystem, exploring how it provides independent grocers with a sophisticated "Command Center" to outmaneuver the giants, automate marketing, and unlock entirely new revenue streams.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition This May!

Meet with lawmakers, share your challenges, and help shape fair competition for the grocery industry. Click here for details on the May 19-20 event and to register.

Fresh Ideas Await: at the 2026 NGA Fresh Summit

Join grocery leaders June 15-17, 2026 in St. Louis for the NGA Fresh Summit, which focuses on driving profits through fresh departments like produce, dairy, deli, bakery, food service, and meat.

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