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title: Learn more about IGA's 2020 Hometown Proud Retailers in the running for International Retailer of the Year
description: An update on the AU bushfires; A Georgia IGA rebuilds after a tornado; two new webinars coming your way soon
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An update on the AU bushfires; Georgia IGA rebuilds after a tornado; register for beer category & business optimization webinars

| View in browser January 16, 2020 FEATURED STORY Getting to Know Your 2020 IGA Hometown Proud Retailers From a renewed focus on working with IGA partners and making advancements in technology, to a commitment to all things local, find out how IGA's five Hometown Proud Retailers are working to meet shoppers needs and redefining what it means to be IGA in the process.  FROM THE DESK OF Mark Batenic, IGA Chairman An Update on the Australian Bushfire Crisis   Widespread bushfires across Australia have claimed the lives of 1 billion animals and 28 people since they started in September, with an estimated 42 million acres of land burned. IGA Chairman Mark Batenic shares what IGA Australia is doing to help those affected, and how you can help.  HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS Cairo IGA Rebuilds After Tornado Damage   After a tornado ripped through town last spring, Cairo IGA made the best of the situation while rebuilding by placing employees at other IGAs and using downed trees from the storm for new decor. Read the team's eyewitness account and learn how Store Manager Gabe Lewis kept employees and shoppers safe. WEBINAR Driving Beer Sales   Looking for insights to help you increase sales in the beer category? Register for the upcoming webinar, Driving Sales in the Beer Category, with IGA CEO John Ross and Anheuser-Busch Director Keith Campo to explore the strategy for making the most of this $11 billion plus category.   WEBINAR Optimizing Your Business    In this webinar, learn how IGA’s new Business Optimization Program helps you make educated business decisions for everything from advertising, marketing, and merchandising to long term planning goals. Register for one of three webinars being held through Thursday, January 23. IN THE NEWS The Consumer Brands Association makes its debut (The Shelby Report) The comeback of the brick and mortar store (Retail Dive) Functional beverages, cold brew, nitrogenation and other drink trends revealed in new report (Supermarket News) How shoppers will be paying for groceries in 2020 and beyond (Progressive Grocer) Safeway, Save Mart, Food Maxx Oofer Bitcoin purchasing via Coinme (Progressive Grocer) Report: Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's rank among 10 most trusted brands (Winsight Grocery Business) 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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