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Plus, why summer is good for business; summer assessment shops begin Tuesday; Supermercado Selectos wins MIDA award.

| View in browser July 27, 2023 FEATURED STORY 4 Ways To Reduce Deli Shrink   By reducing operational inefficiencies in deli, stores can save $53,000 a year! See how these four techniques can help ensure deli department success, reduce shrink, and save money. FROM THE DESK OF Michael La Kier Summer Spending Trends   Summer vacation means shifting buying patterns. IGA VP Brand Development Michael La Kier shares how to inspire purchases during the dog days of summer and shares why summer is good for local businesses. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Supermercados Selectos Win MIDA Award   One of the Independent Grocers Alliance's newest members, Supermercados Selectos won a MIDA award for 45 years in business, their growth, and for setting an exemplary role to others in the industry. ASSESSMENT UPDATE Summer/Fall Assessments Begin Tuesday   Spring assessment shops are wrapping up this week and the summer/fall shops will begin Tuesday, August 1. To view your spring scores, please log in to the Trax dashboard, accessible here. For more information on the assessment criteria, click below. INSTITUTE INSIGHTS IGA Coca-Cola Institute Expands Training On Natural Foods   With 82% of U.S. households consuming natural and organic products, now is the time to ensure store teams are trained on this segment. Get details on the Institute's partnership with LearnNatural and new courses. 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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