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title: "The IGA Minute: How retailers can combat price gouging"
description: How retailers can combat unfair price gouging accusations; register for an NGA webinar; see new COVID-19 resources; and read a thank you from Buren Haggai.
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Register for an NGA webinar with IGA CEO John Ross, see new COVID-19 resources, and read a thank you from Buren Haggai.

| View in browser April 16, 2020 FEATURED STORY What to Do When Market Fluctuations Affect Prices   Rapidly fluctuating pricing for commodities like eggs, meat, and dairy is creating growing frustration among retailers and shoppers alike. Spend a minute learning about the issue and what independent grocers are doing to combat price gouging accusations and to serve their communities for the long haul.  NEW COVID-19 SIGNAGE Signage for: Reusable Bags, Shopper Appreciation, & Staff Well-being   We have created three new signs for retailers to download and print to better communicate with shoppers and staff, including:  Asking customers to leave their reusable shopping bags at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent cross-contamination.  Showing your shoppers you appreciate them choosing their local IGA with these customer service tips.  Letting your employees know you're here for them during this unprecedented time (download and customize with your logo and signature). FEATURED WEBINAR Learning from the IGA China Retailer Experience   Register for this NGA webinar with IGA CEO John Ross. Take a deep dive into trends and insights from IGA China's COVID-19 experience that serve as predictors for what is likely to happen in the USA in the next six weeks.  COVID-19 FEATURED RESOURCE IGA Retailing Marketplace   We have gathered a group of vendors and service providers who are aiding independent grocers during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing cleaning services, anti-microbial products, and even reduced energy expenses. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IGA ALERT eNEWS   Don't miss out on our weekly crisis resource eNews for independent retailers with the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC, FDA, FMI, NGA, and more, plus exclusive IGA resources like training courses, best practices, signage, and everything independent retailers need to know that week. A Note of Thanks from Buren Haggai   Buren Haggai shares a message of gratitude to the IGA family after their outpouring of support and condolences in the wake of her husband IGA Chairman Dr. Tom Haggai's death. IN THE NEWS UFCW presses officials and the public to make supermarkets safer (Grocery Dive) Grocer to require shopper temp checks (Progressive Grocer) Additional meat plants closing in virus ‘domino effect’ (Winsight Grocery Business) Meat sales remain highly elevated during 3rd week of COVID-19 buying (The Shelby Report) During pandemic, consumers prioritize product availability over brand loyalty (Grocery Dive) Retailers turn to community for marketing during Coronavirus (Winsight Grocery Business) Grocery a bright spot in record March retail sales decline (Supermarket News) More grocery shoppers making their first-ever online orders during pandemic (Supermarket News) About the IGA Minute   Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter that gives you the IGA news you need the way you want it. Only have a minute? Scan the lead page for a quick overview of important news. Have a bit more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Don't forget to follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn   Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact Jessica Vician.  Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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