The latest round of IGA's Five Star Assessment Program will kick off next week with updates based on retailer feedback and considerations for COVID-19. IGA CEO John Ross shares what is changing and why the Assessment is more important than ever during a global pandemic.
FEATURED STORY
International Supermarket Management Class Goes Virtual
The International Supermarket Management Class (ISMC) offered by the IGA Coca-Cola Institute is the premier annual learning event for supermarket owners and managers. While in the past the class has been hosted in-person over the course of several days, this year it will be delivered online through three modules, beginning September 15. Spend a minute learning about the exciting new topics that are more timely than ever, and register your leaders for this important course.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Lake Region IGA Raises $20K for Families In Need
After an annual fundraiser was canceled due to COVID-19, Lake Region IGA Owner Jim Shook partnered with a local carnival food business to raise $20,000 for local families, including a newborn with a heart defect, a veteran Marine, and a widow who had recently lost her home to a fire. Spend a minute learning how they moved a one-day event to a summer-long parking lot fundraiser.
PROGRAM UPDATE
Staying Connected with the IGA Retailer Engagement Initiative
Connect with your own dedicated IGA representative to learn about new programs, ask questions, and get answers through IGA's new Retailer Engagement Initiative.
FEATURED COVID-19 RESOURCE
Forecast Your Local COVID-19 Impact with Oliver Wyman's Pandemic Navigator
As COVID-19 cases increase and many states roll back to earlier phases of reopening, Oliver Wyman is helping IGA retailers prepare by making its COVID-19 Pandemic Navigator available to the entire Alliance.
IGA retailers can use Oliver Wyman's Pandemic Navigator to forecast new cases in their county and make business, staffing, and supply decisions accordingly.
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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