John Ross Predicts A Bullish Future for Independent Grocers
IGA CEO John Ross recently spoke to Supermarket News for their podcast, Off the Shelf, sharing his positive prediction for independent retailers and his plans to help IGA stores better compete in the marketplace with digital tools. Listen to the podcast and hear what else he shared.
FEATURED STORY
Meet the 2020 Manager of the Year Award Winners!
Congratulations to the IGA Manager of the Year and the recipients of the Mentorship Manager and Community Investment Manager Awards! Meet the winners and learn about their management styles and how they help their teams become better employees.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Amid Fierce Competition, Australia's Ritchies Thrives on Traditional Values
Keeping ahead of the curve in the ever-changing grocery business isn’t always easy. But Ritchies Supa IGA, a group of 76 stores (and counting) on Australia’s east coast, has made its mark in the Land Down Under, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Spend a minute seeing where they started and where they're going.
BEST PRACTICE AWARD FINALISTS
We'll be featuring our Best Practice Award Finalists each week in The IGA Minute through the 2020 IGA Global Rally. Do you see a favorite Best Practice? Access the voting page via the button at the top of that page or visit the voting page.
Local Produce Sourcing Results in Fresher Product and 40% Gross Profits
By working directly with farmers instead of purchasing through the co-ops, IGA Lake Country keeps prices low while still grossing 40 percent profit.
Ditch Money Losers and Free Shelf Space for Profitable Lines
Paying attention to the deleted lines report, Northampton IGA Plus Liquor marks down slow-moving products to clear stock and free up space for higher profit items.
Sprankle's Neighborhood Market films unique videos that boost brand awareness through event promotion, community outreach, giveaways, and games, then post them on Facebook, reaching 80K+ people per week and have increasing store sales.
Welcome Bags Drive 5% Coupon Redemption
Geissler's IGA Supermarket fills branded, reusable bags with locally sourced products and coupons that can only be redeemed at Geissler's, then provide them to newly-built and renovated apartment buildings for move-in day, attracting new town residents to become loyal shoppers.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel rooms are still available at the reduced rate. Contact IGA's Barbara Wiest at 773.695.2635 to make arrangements.
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