IGA CEO John Ross addresses the civil unrest in communities across the country and reflects on how IGA's values can help us serve our employees and communities better, especially during a time when we are troubled, hurting, angry, and afraid.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Kishman's IGA Raises $3K for No-kill Animal Shelter
With a strong love of pets in the community of Minerva, Ohio, local retailer Kishman’s IGA recently hosted a fundraiser for the Carroll County Animal Protection League, raising $3,000 in about a month to help build a no-kill shelter. See which donation tactics were most successful and how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the fundraiser.
FEATURED STORY
Purring for Pet Care Profit: Embracing the COVID-19 Opportunity
With animal shelters nearly empty since the first week of March, U.S. households are snuggling up with their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get your pet aisle ready to attract pet owners by implementing these tips and kick off the 10th annual IGA and Purina Picture Paw-fect Pet Photo Competition.
COVID-19 RESOURCE
Social Media Posting in COVID-19: Best Practices
As many IGA retailers use social media to quickly update shoppers on the latest hours, policies, and in-stocks during COVID-19, AR Marketing shares their best practices and guidelines to avoid too many negative comments and post removals due to the subject matter. Read their tips to keep posts and comments positive.
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