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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.
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