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title: Congratulations to IGA's 2019 Five Star Retailers!
description: Check out featured best practice finalists; get to know  International Retailer of the Year Fred Harrison; and meet a new Red Oval partner.
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 Check out featured best practice finalists; get to know International Retailer of the Year Fred Harrison; and meet a new Red Oval partner.

| Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. February 7, 2019 Sponsored by:   FEATURED STORY Congratulations to IGA’s 2019 Five Star Retailers Take a look at the IGA retailers who have achieved Five Star status for 2019. Want to see what’s next for the IGA Assessment and Five Star recognition programs? An all new program is being released at the IGA Global Rally. Stay tuned for updates!  IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Celebrating Local Points of Difference From specialty pork offerings and deli dips to fresh, local produce and seafood, Ritchies IGA Dromana is famous for their points of difference. Spend a minute getting to know Fred Harrison, 2019 IGA Australia International Retailer of the Year. FEATURED FINALISTS Out of more than 70 entries for IGA’s Best Practices Awards, IGA has handpicked 13 IGA Best Practices for their creativity, ability to increase sales, and adaptability by fellow retailers. Now it’s up to you to vote for the best. Take a look at this week’s featured best practice finalists and come to the IGA Global Rally to see who wins! Maximizing Space and Profit with Made-to-Order Meat Bundles Mt Plymouth IGA - Nakul and Nisha Patel Learn More  Turning Product Loss into Profit with 'Cheese Orphans' Harvest Market IGA - Jennifer Bosma Learn More Department Demo-Ramas Liven Things Up and Drive Sales Archie's IGA - Brian McGregor Learn More Local Cake Artisan Makes a Great Team Member and Store Differentiator Mahomet IGA - Brooks Marsh     Learn More RED OVAL ROUNDUP Welcome to the Family, Tony Chachere! From marinades and spices to dinner mixes, new Red Oval Partner Tony Chachere is poised to help IGA retailers introduce Creole products that target sales in multiple, growing categories. Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media or email Follow us on Social Media! 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 more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop.  Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact IGA’s Barbara Wiest.   IGA Inc.   8745 West Higgins Road  STE: 350  Chicago  IL   60631   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Corporate News Subscription from IGA Inc.  Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails   |
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