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title: "The IGA Minute: Watch IGA CEO John Ross Explain Safety Standards"
description: How IGA retailers and their teams are going above and beyond during the crisis, Red Oval Partners thank retailers, and a webinar preview.
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How IGA retailers and their teams are going above and beyond during the crisis, Red Oval Partners thank retailers, and more.

| View in browser April 9, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF John Ross Talks IGA's Minimum Safety Standards   With last week's call for all IGA stores to implement a set of required minimum safety standards, IGA CEO John Ross breaks down exactly why they are critical to the safety of the entire IGA family. Watch the video to learn more and find resources for implementing the standards. John Ross IGA CEO FEATURED STORY How IGAs Go Above & Beyond in Times of Crisis   IGAs continue to prove they are Hometown Proud Supermarket Superheroes, going above and beyond to help shoppers, teammates, and communities. See how these busy retailers are still managing to do great things for others.   RED OVAL ROUNDUP A Tribute to IGA Retailers & Their Teams   IGA's Red Oval Partners recorded messages of gratitude to our IGA retailers and their teams. Watch their video and share with your team. FEATURED WEBINAR Upcoming Webinar: COVID-19 Crisis featuring John Ross   Register for this Consumer Goods Forum webinar, where two CEOs—including IGA's John Ross—will share their perspectives and experiences during the COVID-19 crisis, discussing supply chain challenges, changes in store operations, and staff welfare. COVID-19 FEATURED RESOURCE AR Marketing Offers Online Hiring Application   To keep everyone safe during the hiring process, AR Marketing can create an online "Application for Employment" for your stores, limiting the number of people coming in and out during the application process. Learn more on their Retailing Marketplace page. 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. IN THE NEWS Wrongful death lawsuit filed, retailers add to safety measures (The Shelby Report) Mercato gets independent grocers online, delivering within 24 hours (The Shelby Report) Should grocery stores go dark? (Grocery Dive) Meat sales, consumption surge amid COVID-19 disruption (Supermarket News) FMI, Eightfold.ai create talent exchange (Progressive Grocer) Tech will help supermarkets navigate next phase of COVID-19 marketplace (Progressive Grocer) NGA launches #SuperMarketSuperHeroes campaign (Winsight Grocery Business) 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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