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January 10, 2019

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FROM THE DESK OF...

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Chris Jones, Vice President, Government Relations & Counsel, NGA

SNAP & the Shutdown

The partial government shutdown has had serious effects on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the independent grocery industry. Get the latest news on how the shutdown could impact benefits for February and beyond.

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FEATURED STORY

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Grocerants Part 2: Rethinking Prepared Foods

by Melissa Hart, contributing writer

From Zanotto’s Markets' grab-and-go meal options to Quincy Market's popular Mexican lunch specials, part 2 of this 3-part series on grocerants shares IGA retailer tips for using grocerant-style offerings to get a bigger share of shoppers’ meals at home.

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IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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Schild's IGA is a True Hometown Community Store

by Jessica Vician

IGA Hometown Proud Retailers Rose and Kevin Schild have made it their unofficial personal and professional mission to provide quality food, great service, and kindness to their shoppers. Spend a minute getting to know these 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailers in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

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BEST PRACTICES

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Increase Produce Sales 60% by Putting it Under the Big Top

by Larry Williams

Learn how McKim's IGA uses their fall produce event to drive sales and raise awareness of their quality, fresh items.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know Granite Falls IGA Retailer Tyler Trask

Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!

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IN THE NEWS

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Grocers Must Determine Millennial Employees’ Motivations  (Progressive Grocer)

Larkin: Why Independents Continue to Stand Out (The Shelby Report)

Mintel’s Top Food Trends for 2019: From Healthy Aging to Convenient Food Hacks (Foodnavigator-USA.com)

U.S. Food Producers Brace for Hit as Pacific Trade Deal Goes Into Effect (Food Dive)

The Freshest Ideas Are in Small Grocery Stores  (The New York Times)

 

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