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John Ross, IGA President & CEO

 

How We Win

Increasing costs, new challenges, and changing shopper expectations make it tough to be an independent retailer. But IGA’s plan for leveraging our size and scale is changing the game. IGA CEO John Ross explains how working with suppliers like a national chain is putting us on a path to win.


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FEATURED STORY

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Give Your Dairy Case a Reboot

In recent years, the dairy industry has seen milk consumption decline in the face of increased competition from plant-based alternatives, but June's National Dairy Month is the perfect time to remind your shoppers of the many benefits dairy has to offer. Check out these tips from IGA retailers to reboot your dairy case with a focus on healthy, fresh, and local.

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BEST PRACTICES

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Turning Product Loss into Profit with “Cake Toppers”

Find out how re-purposing the thin layer cut from the top of a cake before decorating as “cake toppers” has created an in-demand product shoppers love for Harvest Market IGA.

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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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Reese & Ray’s IGA Starts Campaign for Suicide Prevention

Did you know that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and that rural and western areas typically see higher rates of suicide deaths? See how the manager of Reese & Ray’s IGA is turning a family tragedy into suicide prevention in rural Montana with store-sponsored fundraisers and events.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Chang So

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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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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Promoting Dairy this Month

Get shoppers excited about dairy during June Dairy Month with digital resources from IGA and Red Oval Partner Midwest Dairy.

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IN THE NEWS

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About the IGA Minute

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