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title: IGA Announces 2025 U.S. Retailers of the Year!
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Plus, IGA CEO John Ross speaks to American Egg Board CEO Emily Metz; AppCard launches new AI advancement; IGA's Big Game Giveaway is live.

| View in browser January 23, 2025 FEATURED STORY IGA Announces 2025 U.S. Retailers of the Year   These innovative grocery store operators are among the best of the 30,000 independents in the country. Click to learn who is nominated and will be celebrated at the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 24, 2025. FROM THE DESK OF For the Greater Good: American Egg Board's Emily Metz   American Egg Board President & CEO Emily Metz joins IGA CEO John Ross for the season two premiere of For the Greater Good, where Metz addresses the avian flu's impact on egg supply and pricing, along with strategies to meet consumer demand in a changing market. SPONSORED CONTENT Announcing Pinky 2.0: Revolutionizing Shopper Engagement for Independent Grocers   AppCard's latest advancement leverages cutting-edge AI to take shopper engagement to the next level, helping independent grocers increase customer retention, optimize coupon redemption rates, and create a more personalized shopping experience for customers. SHOPPER SWEEPSTAKES IGA's Big Game Giveaway Is Live!   Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Impossible, IGA’s Big Game Giveaway offers shoppers a chance to win a new TV through a sweepstakes, with added promotions and recipes. Click for details and downloadable images. EVENT IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony   Honor our Retailers of the Year and other award winners from around the globe at the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony! Seating is limited, so please RSVP below for the Monday, February 24, 2025 event at Caesars Forum. 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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