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title: "The IGA Minute: Snack Category Surges—What It Means for Retailers"
description: IGA CEO John Ross on retaining new shoppers we've received from the pandemic; a sharable snack recipe for shoppers; meat price signage.
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IGA CEO John Ross on retaining new shoppers we've received from the pandemic; a sharable snack recipe for shoppers; meat price signage.

| View in browser Don't miss an update. Receive the latest IGA news via text alerts. Sign up here. July 16, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Earning the Share We Have Received   The pandemic has brought great sales growth to grocers, and now it's time to build continued loyalty on top of that growth. IGA CEO John Ross examines how consumers' shopping habits have changed and explains how retailers can retain their shoppers once the pandemic is over. FEATURED STORY Eating Our Feelings: Snacking Up in COVID-19   The snack category is up 51 percent since early March, with 37 percent of shoppers making sure their pantries are stocked with snacks. Take a deep dive into the surging snack category with IGA's Heidi Huff and Red Oval Partner Mondelēz International's Jeff Schneider in this video interview. SHOPPER SOLUTIONS Snackable Recipe: Pulled Pork "Nacho" Dip   With snacking exponentially on the rise as cooking fatigue sets in, give shoppers new motivation to spice up their snacks with this recipe. Share this recipe with shoppers with a click of a button so they can add the ingredients to their shopping list.  Helping Shoppers Understand Fluctuating Prices   With beef prices increasing over the past couple of weeks, retailers may once again be fielding questions from shoppers about price fluctuations. Download these shelf signs to help address shopper concerns about price fluctuations in core items.  IGNITE 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Dive Into Retail with NGA & IGA Presidents   Attend the Ignite 2020 keynote presentation, Dive into Retail with NGA & IGA Presidents, on July 28 for free courtesy of The Shelby Report. These leaders bring their insights, inspiration, and industry expertise to Ignite in an open panel to discuss the current competitive landscape, opportunities for operators, and best practices from around the globe. Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (NGA) John Ross, president & CEO of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Stephanie Reid, president of Shelby Publishing Click the button below to register for the conference. Select the Ignite Pass, enter your registration information, and use the discount code IGAmember on the last registration page for free attendance to the virtual keynote.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE IGA ALERT eNEWS   Don't miss out on our weekly crisis resource eNews for independent retailers with the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC, FDA, FMI, NGA, and more, plus exclusive IGA resources like training courses, best practices, signage, and everything independent retailers need to know that week. Click the subscribe button below for email or subscribe to text message alerts here. IN THE NEWS FDA unveils tech-focused blueprint for safer U.S. food supply chain (Supermarket News) Snacks fit the bill as shoppers turn to comfort foods (Supermarket News) Packaged facts: $55B pet products market is proving recession-defiant (The Shelby Report) Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows (Grocery Dive) Soaring beef prices lead broad-based U.S. grocery inflation (Winsight Grocery Business) Grocery store visits trend upward in June (Grocery Dive) Taking stock of sustainability (Progressive Grocer) 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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