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January 3, 2019
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FROM THE DESK OF...
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IGA CEO John Ross

Embracing the Opportunities Ahead

As we enter 2019, IGA is creating strategies to help you prepare for continued success. In his year-end video message, IGA CEO John Ross talks about how the close of each year brings a time for both reflection and looking to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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FEATURED STORY
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Grocerants 101: Keeping Up with Changing Habits and Trends

by Melissa Hart, contributing writer

With many changes to the retail landscape in recent years and big transformations projected to come, savvy retailers are looking to make the shopping experience as easy and convenient as possible. Learn how the rise of the “grocerant,” a hybrid of restaurant and grocery store, is evolving the look and feel of modern grocery in the first of this three-part series.
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BEST PRACTICES
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A Unique Relationship Results in Truly Spectacular Wedding Cakes from a Grocery Bakery

by Brooks Marsh

Learn how Mahomet IGA brought a locally-known artisan baker into their store to drive shoppers and enhance their bakery reputation.
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RETAIL TALES
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Getting to Know Columbus IGA Plus Retailer Paul Matovich

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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Hunger takes a winter break with Foodland IGA’s 3 Square Program (Juneau Empire)

Recent report says in-store orders could help slow meal-kit sales in the next four years, providing the opportunity for independent retailers to seize the market. (Grocery Dive)

With 71 percent of shoppers accessing mobiles while in store, retailers have an opportunity to create a “brick and mobile” shopping experience. (Retail Dive)

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About the IGA Minute

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