IGA Global Rally 2020

A Message from IGA CEO John Ross
on the 2020 IGA Global Rally

The current status of the COVID-19 Novel Corona Virus in the United States is developing. Last night the World Health Organization raised the mortality rate estimate for the virus by more than 50 percent. Safety has to be our main concern.

As a consequence, I have decided to postpone the 2020 IGA Global Rally.

I know this will place many hardships on our brands, retailers, LDCs, and of course the IGA team. And it will certainly delay sharing the incredible content we had designed for this year’s event.

But given the uncertain status of the virus, consumer confusion, and unknown impact on our retailers, I have decided to err on the side of caution. Right now it may be more important for our store leadership to be on the ground in their local markets, serving shopper needs and running their stores.

We will look for an alternate date as soon as is reasonable to reschedule the event.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

John Ross

Attendees, please stay tuned for subsequent communication coming your way ASAP about rescheduling logistics.

Helpful Information Regarding the Rally Postponement

Your Hotel Room

All room reservations will be automatically cancelled, and the room deposit will be credited to the card you used to book your room. You will receive notification directly from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Rescheduling Your Flight

We recommend contacting your airline to ask if they can waive cancellation fees given the health-related nature of the Rally's postponement. You might also notify them that you will be rescheduling the flight for a date to be determined.

Registration Fees

Our intent is to hold all registration fees and apply them to the rescheduled Global Rally (date forthcoming). Stay tuned for more information.

Once we have a rescheduled date, we will notify all attendees and vendors via email.

Questions?

Please direct all questions to IGA's Jennifer Garrett at jgarrett@igainc.com.

Sales Building Solutions in Action

With a new, centrally located venue with easy access for a majority of IGA retailers, we thought this was the year to switch things up a bit and make the Rally an interactive learning experience. While program and industry insights from the big stage will certainly still be an important part of your Rally agenda, you’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an Innovation Showcase where you can experience sales building tactics in key categories and departments, learn more about the Red Oval partner opportunities that will drive your business, and be inspired by the top retailer best practices of the year.

Agenda

The 2020 IGA Global Rally has a new timeframe, a new location, and a whole new approach to helping you find innovative new resources and ideas to build your business and win in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Location
& General Info

IGA Global Rally 2020 has a new venue! Join us at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, located just minutes from Nashville International Airport and Music City USA’s other attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry House, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the downtown music scene.

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Awards of Excellence Brunch

Celebrate our Awards of Excellence recipients while touring the scenic Cumberland River.

If you are a retailer looking for resources related to COVID-19, please visit www.IGAalert.com.

IGA GLOBAL RALLY

POSTPONED

New Date To Be Determined | Nashville, TN

A Message from IGA CEO John Ross
on the 2020 IGA Global Rally