Congratulations to IGA’s 2019 Five Star Retailers

Take a look at the IGA retailers who have achieved Five Star status for 2019. Want to see what’s next for the IGA Assessment and Five Star recognition programs? An all new program is being released at the IGA Global Rally. Stay tuned for updates!

Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite Best Practice!

Out of more than 70 entries for IGA’s Best Practices Awards, IGA has handpicked 13 IGA Best Practices for their creativity, ability to save money or increase sales, and adaptability by fellow retailers. Now it’s up to you to vote for the best!

Lake Region IGA Looks to the Future in a Resort Town

Jim Shook, owner of Lake Region IGA, is looking toward the future with store improvements—some technical, some complicated, some easy—all in the name of customer satisfaction. Spend a minute getting to know this 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailer in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

A Hometown Grocer Who Supports Shoppers and Employees

Laura Malisani, co-owner of Gary and Leo’s Fresh Foods IGA, believes the key to successful retailing comes down to one clear task: relationship building. Spend a minute getting to know this 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailer in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

Selling Groceries with Love

With 25 locations in eastern North Carolina and over 1,500 employees, maintaining a consistent corporate culture was an ongoing challenge for Carlie C’s IGA owner Mack McLamb Jr. That is, until he landed a concept that was a natural fit: love. Spend a minute getting to know this 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailer in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

Schild's IGA is a True Hometown Community Store

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IGA Hometown Proud Retailers Rose and Kevin Schild have made it their unofficial personal and professional mission to provide quality food, great service, and kindness to their shoppers. Spend a minute getting to know these 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailers in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

Celebrating Local Points of Difference

From specialty pork offerings and deli dips to fresh, local produce and seafood, Ritchies IGA Dromana is famous for their points of difference. Spend a minute getting to know Fred Harrison, 2019 IGA Australia International Retailer of the Year.

Welcome to the Family, Tony Chachere!

From marinades and spices to dinner mixes, new Red Oval Partner Tony Chachere is poised to help IGA retailers introduce Creole products that target sales in multiple, growing categories.

Welcome to the Family, Chosen Foods!

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From avocado-based mayo and sprays to ancient grains, new Red Oval Partner Chosen Foods is poised to help IGA retailers introduce innovative products that target the growing natural foods segment and increase overall oil and condiment category sales