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FEATURED STORY

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Building Stronger Teams with Int’l Supermarket Management Class

Each year new and seasoned store and department managers from around the world join together to learn about global trends, discover best practices, and share experiences at the Int’l Supermarket Management Class. This year’s classes—one each for the East and West Coasts—are filling up quickly. Register today, and bring back ideas that will immediately improve results in your store. 

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BEST PRACTICES

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Meal Solutions Capture $2,000 A Week in Sales

Brooks Marsh, Mahomet IGA

Learn how Mahomet IGA catered to the time-starved shopper and captured an additional $2,000 in sales with their "Quick and Easy" meal solutions center, which includes pre-made microwaveable meals, ready-to-heat customization options, and meal kits. 

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Have a Best Practice
of Your Own?

We want to hear it!
Share your best practice today.

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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Every Day Heroes

Many IGA staff go above and beyond their job descriptions, but Star City IGA’s Joe Theriault went much further when he ran into a burning building behind the store to save lives. Read more about this American Red Cross “Real Heroes” honoree.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Skip Nugent

Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next! 

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FROM THE DESK OF

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David Fikes
 
Vice President, Communications and Consumer/Community Affairs, Food Marketing Institute

Grocers Doing Good

IGA retailers are known around the world for their rich tradition of community service. Shine a light on your community enriching efforts with FMI’s Community Outreach Awards. Deadline to apply is coming up!

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RED OVAL

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Welcoming the Red Oval Family's Newest Members

Today the Red Oval Family includes more than 50 dedicated manufacturing and service provider partners working to support you, including four new members this year!

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IN THE NEWS

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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM YOUR SPONSORS

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About the IGA Minute

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