IGA Retailer, support 3 IGA members as they join a 3-day walk for breast cancer; Plus, your monthly to-do list and more.
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The IGA Minute. Your News. Your Way.

August 7, 2025

FEATURED STORY

3-day walk in 2023
3 IGA Members Take on the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk

 

Harvest Market's Jennifer Bosma, Foods, Etc.'s Kori Pierson, and United Markets' Kelly Smith will honor loved ones and raise breast cancer awareness through the walk. Click to learn why they're walking and how to help.

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SHOPPER CONTEST

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Shopper Contest: National Sandwich Month at IGA

 

The IGA Sandwich Showdown is live! Encourage your shoppers to get creative during National Sandwich Month with a delicious shopper campaign. Get details on the contest and resources to share digitally.

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INSTITUTE INSIGHTS

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Institute Feature: Food Safety and Sanitiation Basics—Hygiene Practices

 

Protect your customers and your store with better sanitation practices, taught in this 5-minute course from the Retail Learning Insitutute.

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✅ TO-DO LIST 

  • Apply for the HFFI Before Their Final August 18 Deadline
  • Fall Assessment: Opt-in to Voice of the Consumer survey by August 15
  • Promote the National Sandwich Month Shopper Contest Online and In Store
  • Use These 5 Quick Tips to Market Watermelon
  • Register for the WGA Symposium (September 16-17 in Atlanta)
  • Review the Free Cybersecurity Options Available to You As an IGA Member

SNAP SPOTLIGHT

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GroceryDive: How SNAP changes could impact grocers

 

Six states may soon restrict what SNAP shoppers can buy, while broader cuts could shrink program participation. IGA CEO John Ross weighs in on what independent grocers need to know—and why a unified approach matters—in this Grocery Dive article.

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The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician. 

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