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title: "The IGA Minute: How Retailers Are Enforcing Mask Mandates"
description: A preview of IGA's eCommerce options from CEO John Ross; Bud Light Seltzer's refreshing National Digital Ad offer; Assessment update
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A preview of IGA's eCommerce options from CEO John Ross; Bud Light Seltzer's refreshing National Digital Ad offer; Assessment update

| View in browser July 30, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Don't Get Left Behind Online   With more people shopping online for groceries than ever before, IGA retailers must adapt or get left behind. IGA CEO John Ross explains why now is the time—even if you think you're not ready—and addresses the most common concerns IGA retailers have about eCommerce. FEATURED STORY Responding to Mask Mandates   With many local mandates now requiring shoppers to wear masks, IGA retailers are using thoughtful and creative tactics to diffuse tense situations and encourage shopper compliance. Check out these tips from IGA retailers across the country.  RED OVAL ROUNDUP Introducing Bud Light Seltzer   Get ready for Bud Light Seltzer's refreshing National Digital Ad offer: save up to $5 on the purchase of any Bud Light Seltzer 12-pack or 24-pack and fresh or frozen fruit.    Find out more in the Learning Bite video, and make plans to stock this Anheuser-Busch product in preparation for the August 9 National Digital Ad offer. REMINDER: 5 Star Assessment Survey IGA's 5 Star Assessment Resumes This Week   The latest round of IGA's Five Star Assessment Program kicked off Monday with updates based on retailer feedback and considerations for COVID-19.   See what has changed and why the Assessment is more important than ever during a global pandemic in this message from IGA CEO John Ross. 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. 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 Grocers aim to turn store safety into marketing strategy (Grocery Dive) Instacart says customer data hasn’t been breached (Supermarket News) Market profile: aluminum can shortage, other challenges lurking (The Shelby Report) How retailers are addressing the national coin shortage (Winsight Grocery Business) Earn an A from back-to-school shoppers (Progressive Grocer) Shoppers spending 37% more per grocery trip, survey says (Grocery Dive) Here’s how we’ll win the war on food waste (Progressive Grocer) Food for thought for online grocery bulls (Wall Street Journal) 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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