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title: "The IGA Minute: When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19"
description: Protect independent grocers from COVID-19 liability; a patriotic recipe to share with shoppers this July 4th; Nielsen shopper insights
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Protect independent grocers from COVID-19 liability; a patriotic recipe to share with shoppers this July 4th; Nielsen shopper insights

| View in browser Don't miss an update. Receive the latest IGA news via text alerts. Sign up here. July 2, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF Geissler's Supermarkets CEO Robert Rybick Independent Grocers Need Protection from Unfounded COVID-19 Lawsuits   Despite tireless efforts, local independent grocers across the country face a major threat of costly and unfounded lawsuits simply for staying open during the COVID-19 crisis—unless our federal elected officials act to offer protections. Geissler's Supermarkets CEO Robert Rybick calls on Congress to pass legislation in this op-ed. FEATURED STORY What to Do if An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19   With COVID-19 infections in the U.S. skyrocketing, there is an urgent need for all retailers and associates to remain diligent in their prevention methods. But what do you do if—despite your best efforts—you or a team member tests positive for COVID-19? We've outlined the best protocol for moving ahead should that happen in your store. SHOPPER SOLUTIONS All-American OREO Coconut Cream Pie   With red raspberries, white whipped topping, and blueberries, this All-American OREO coconut cream pie recipe will be a hit with families this 4th of July weekend. Share this recipe with shoppers for a patriotic and mouth-watering dessert that brings the best of produce, frozen, and center store ingredients together.  COVID-19 SHOPPER INSIGHTS Sun Care Category High, Health & Beauty and Pet Care Rebound   In their weekly COVID-19 shopping insights, Nielsen reports that total store growth bounced back to double-digits last week, with a resurgence in cleaning and disinfectant demand as business owners open to the public and people start to socialize more. Sun Care showed the highest growth since COVID started. Health & Beauty and Pet Care rebounded after weeks of decline in Brick & Mortar.   The decline in trips slowed down both offline and online compared to last week, while basket values remained strong. 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 Ohio contractor and local IGA plan World Refrigeration Day tour (Contracting Business) Dutch Farms partners with Laurel Grocery Co. (Dutch Farms) USDA predicts grocery prices will see their largest annual increase since 2011 (Grocery Dive) Racial unrest shines spotlight on industry diversity issues (Supermarket News) Natural cheese tops booming dairy sales (Winsight Grocery Business) Father’s Day provided big boost for fresh produce sales (The Shelby Report) U.S. coin shortage hits grocers hard (Grocery Dive) How to be a post-pandemic grocer (Progressive Grocer) Promotions are back—at least virtually (Winsight Grocery Business) Shoppers are stressed, appreciative of retail workers (Progressive Grocer) Grab-and-go provides a bakery solution in supermarkets (Supermarket News) Grocers ponder the future of their self-service stations (Grocery Dive) 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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