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January 31, 2019

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FROM THE DESK OF...

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John Ross
CEO, IGA Inc.

How Retailers Grow

Ever wonder why some big retail chains grow and prosper while others stumble and fail? John Ross shares his insights on how listening—and embracing the best practices of your peers—leads to retailing success.

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FEATURED STORY

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Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite Best Practice!

Out of more than 70 entries for IGA’s Best Practices Awards, IGA has handpicked 13 IGA Best Practices for their creativity, ability to save money or increase sales, and adaptability by fellow retailers. Now it’s up to you to vote for the best!

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IGA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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Lake Region IGA Looks to the Future in a Resort Town

by Jessica Vician

Jim Shook, owner of Lake Region IGA, is looking toward the future with store improvements—some technical, some complicated, some easy—all in the name of customer satisfaction. Spend a minute getting to know this 2019 IGA Hometown Proud Retailer in the running for IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.

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RECOGNITION

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Mark Batenic Takes Home FMI’s Top Award for Humanitarian Service

Congratulations to IGA Chairman Mark Batenic, recipient of FMI’s Herbert Hoover Award for Humanitarian Service

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RED OVAL REVIEW

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Welcome to the Family, Chosen Foods!

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From avocado-based mayo and sprays to ancient grains, new Red Oval Partner Chosen Foods is poised to help IGA retailers introduce innovative products that target the growing natural foods segment and increase overall oil and condiment category sales

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IN THE NEWS

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Frozen food sales fuel center store growth, study says (Grocery Dive)

CPG giants partner on reusable packaging (Retail Dive)

Creative Ways to Chase the Cheese: How retailers use creative promotions to cash in on consumers’ affinity for the specialty favorite (Winsight Grocery Business)

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