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title: 2025 IGA Schedule for The NGA Show Released
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Plus, RSVP for the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony; a video message from IGA CEO John Ross; EmpowerFresh produce training for subscribers

| View in browser January 2, 2025 FEATURED STORY 2025 IGA Schedule for The NGA Show Released   Find the full schedule, including IGA CEO John Ross' keynote presentation and IGA-specific workshops highlighting global best practices in independent grocery retailing. Register before January 8 using "IGA150" for the advanced rate, and book your hotel today. FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Invites You To The NGA Show 2025   Why should IGA retailers attend The NGA Show in 2025? From celebrating at the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony to networking and attending education sessions unique to independent grocers’ needs and challenges, IGA CEO John Ross shares the key reasons to attend. EVENT IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony   The IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony, held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Caesars Forum, will honor our Retailers of the Year and other award winners from around the globe. Seating is limited, so please RSVP below. RED OVAL ROUNDUP EmpowerFresh Adds Produce Education To App   EmpowerFresh has released a tool within their app to educate users on the produce category and industry as a whole. Learn about the new benefit, which features easy-to-follow, video-based courses. INSTITUTE INSIGHTS Featured Course: Bananas   Bananas are among the most popular products in any produce department. The Bananas course from the Retail Learning Institute teaches key information about top banana types and quality standards for storage and handling.  The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 210, Chicago, IL 60631 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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