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title: "The IGA Minute: Voting for the Best Practice Awards is OPEN!"
description: How to vote for IGA's Best Practice Awards, why you can't miss this year's Rally, and catch Part III of IGA CEO John Ross' Building a Brand series.
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Plus, why you can't miss this year's Rally, and catch Part III of IGA CEO John Ross' Building a Brand series.

| View in browser February 13, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF John Ross IGA CEO Building A Brand, Part III: Repositioning   Ready to better connect with your shoppers? In Part III of a 3-part series, IGA CEO John Ross breaks down how to reposition your store, which starts with diagnosing the problem(s) and reevaluating your store's purpose. FEATURED STORY Why You Can't Miss the 2020 IGA Global Rally   Still on the fence about joining your fellow IGAers at the 2020 IGA Global Rally? Hear why IGA CEO John Ross says this is a Rally you can’t afford to miss, from unique programming and events to sales-growing innovations you can bring back to your store. BEST PRACTICES Vote for the 2020 Best Practice Awards   IGA has handpicked 10 IGA Best Practices for their creativity, ability to save money and/or increase sales, and adaptability by fellow retailers. Now it’s up to you and the rest of the IGA family to vote for the best! Read on to learn more about the process that decides which three finalists take home a $1,000 cash prize for the store.  Or skip straight to the voting...  1. Local Produce Sourcing Results in Fresher Product and 40% Gross Profits 2. Ditch Money Losers and Free Shelf Space for Profitable Lines 3. App Drives Employee Connection and Satisfaction 4. Store-made Facebook Videos Generate Awareness, Sales, and Fans 5. Welcome Bags Drive 5% Coupon Redemption 6. Day-old Bread Becomes Value-added Product 7. 2-Day Motherlode Meat Sale Boosts Sales 362% 8. Vision Statement Gives Store a Mission & Inspires Staff 9. Collaboration with Farmers Offers Value, Quality Control for IGA China 10. Quality Social Media Keeps Shoppers Coming In IGA Global Rally APP Download the Rally App The IGA Global Rally is less than a month away, so now’s the perfect time to start planning your Rally experience with the IGA Rally App. Available for iPhone and Android users, your IGA Global Rally App will keep you in-the-know about all things Rally—before, during, and after the event! EVENTS The NGA Show Special Discount Registration!   From more than 60 workshops and sessions on industry trends to the annual WGA 5K, don’t miss opportunities to learn, engage, network, and share at The NGA Show. Click for your 25% off discount code. IN THE NEWS IGA’s president John Ross is bullish on the future of independent retail (Supermarket News) CBA spearheads initiative to reimagine America’s recycling system (Shelby Report) Growing produce departments in time for spring (Progressive Grocer) To eat healthy, grocery shoppers count on product labels and shelf signage (Supermarket News) Better-for-You beverages hit key consumer demands for health (Winsight Grocery Business) 41 products consumers want in your stores (Progressive Grocer) 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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