From displays & holiday events to celebrating local every day, find out how IGA retailers are making shopping special this holiday season.
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December 6, 2018
FROM THE DESK OF...
IGA CEO John Ross
Those Darned Meddlin' Kids!
Emerging technology, lifestyle choices, and a host of economic challenges are making younger generations into a new breed of shopper. IGA CEO John Ross offers insights on their behaviors, and a simple solution for meeting their needs: Ask yourself, what if we let our kids design a store?
FEATURED STORY
5 Steps to a More Memorable In-Store Shopping Experience
by Carlie Wagner
As online sales continue to rise, a unique in-store shopping experience is more important than ever. Find out how IGA retailers are combining less homogenization and more customization to make shopping special this holiday season and beyond.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Brackett’s Market Takes Home Maine Grocer of the Year Win
By serving the community and treating their employees like family, Kimberly and Steve Brackett of Brackett's Market IGA have built the "epitome of a Maine hometown grocery store." Read more about this exceptional store and their recent Maine Grocer of the Year Award.
RETAIL TALES
Getting to Know Dissmore’s IGA Retailer Archie McGregor III
Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!
BEST PRACTICES
An Extra $1k in Weekly Sales with Grocerant-Style Sushi
by Brooks Marsh
Learn how Mahomet IGA expanded their fresh offerings and added $1k a week in sales by installing a grocerant-style sushi station.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
Tell us about it for a chance to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes at the IGA Global Rally. Just announced: Your best practices earn FREE Rally registration! Limit one Rally registration per store group.
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