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title: "The IGA Minute: How Local Partnerships Benefit Stores & Shoppers Now"
description: New resources for retailers on IGAalert.com; Red Oval partner creates check-out lane barriers; Submit your Above & Beyond story
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New resources for retailers on IGAalert.com; Red Oval partner creates check-out lane barriers; Submit your Above & Beyond story

| View in browser March 26, 2020 FEATURED STORY Local Partnerships Shine in Times of Crisis   IGA retailers are partnering with local farms and restaurants with an excess of product, filling in any holes from the supply chain to keep store shelves filled. See how these local partnerships help retailers better serve shoppers and community businesses, then forge some of your own. NEW RESOURCES TO HELP DURING COVID-19 New Resources to Help You Serve During the COVID-19 Outbreak   IGA is developing as many resources as possible to aid members during this uncertain time and publishing it on the IGA Alert website. Resources include: employee and shopper-facing signage, a rapid eCommerce solution, labor support, a best practices archive, and free courses from the Institute. Spend a minute learning about these resources, then visit IGA Alert for more information. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IGA ALERT eNEWSLETTER   Don't miss out on our weekly crisis resource newsletter with the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC, FDA, FMI, NGA, and more, plus training courses, best practices, and everything you need to know about the virus this week. FEATURED MARKETPLACE PARTNER Check-out Lane Barriers Promote Safety Plexiglass check-out lane barriers prevent airborne droplets from crossing between a shopper and cashier. IGA's Red Oval partner Innomark can quickly make these barriers to custom fit your check-out counters. See the two designs and the best way to install them. RECOGNITION  Above & Beyond Stories    Are your employees going above and beyond right now? Share your stories with us and we'll publish them in The IGA Minute. IN THE NEWS Preventing coronavirus spread: Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons among grocers adding sneeze guards (USA Today) FMI briefs The Shelby Report on COVID-19 pandemic (The Shelby Report) Grocers race to keep their front lines trained and healthy (Grocery Dive) Retailers, suppliers take action to deal with COVID-19 pandemic (The Shelby Report) Grocers step up to hire restaurant workers sidelined by coronavirus (Grocery Dive) COVID-19 shows the promise of retail health (Progressive Grocer) New act makes changes to WIC, SNAP (Winsight Grocery Business) 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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