Greetings, hear Carlie C's Mack McLamb and Piggly Wiggly's Matt Ladnier speak with John Ross about their stores; Plus, category insights on deli-prepared foods from Instacart... ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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September 3, 2026

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Mack McLamb's Story of Discipline & Love as Strategy

 

How does a family grocer built on love grow to 33 stores? Meet Mack McLamb of Carlie C's, whose parents started with a single country store in the 1960s. Hear how faith, discipline, and a culture of genuine care built one of IGA's most enduring family success stories.

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Matt Ladnier Delivers Big Volume in a Small Town 

 

During this podcast interview with IGA CEO John Ross, hear how Wiggins, Mississippi's Piggly Wiggly Manager Matt Ladnier turned community roots and bold pricing moves into a warehouse store-beating sales story.

FEATURED SPEAKER

Nicole Mericle

CATEGORY INSIGHTS

70% of shoppers buy deli-prepared foods at least once a month | 33% of shoppers buy deli-prepared food weekly | Prepared foods are projected to be an 8% sales growth driver in 2026 | Click to learn more with Instacart.

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Protect Your Point-of-Sale System

 

Learn how to protect your grocery store's point-of-sale system from unauthorized access and safeguard customer payment information with three essential tips.

SWEEPSTAKES & CAMPAIGN REMINDERS

Celebrate Summer Grill Giveaway: Live through September 8, 2026. Find the strategy, assets, and sponsor lineup to capture more summer grilling dollars.

 

In It for the Long Haul Sweepstakes: Live through September 8. Help shoppers join you in celebrating 100 years of IGA with cash prizes and grocery support. Click for details and promotional assets. Ready to promote your independence to shoppers? Use these social media graphics. 

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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