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Thursday, March 28, 2019

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FROM THE DESK OF

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 IGA CEO John Ross

The Future of IGA 

Spend a minute with IGA CEO John Ross and Progressive Grocer editor Kat Martin as Ross elaborates on his views about the state of brick and mortar retailers and the opportunities ahead for IGA stores.

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FEATURED STORY

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Save Money and Reduce Waste with the IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s Latest Course

Learn how to divert waste from landfills and use it as a revenue source with a new course from the IGA Coca-Cola Institute and the Grocery Stewardship Certification team.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Randy Sprankle

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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BEST PRACTICES

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Honoring Current and Former Military Service People Turns Customers into Family

See how McMaken's IGA shows support for customers and their family members who have served their country.

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RETAIL RECOGNITION

Winsight Honors IGA Retailers

Winsight Grocery Business recently honored two IGA retailers with Remarkable Independents awards for enriching the communities they serve and pioneering inventive strategies to stay relevant and distinctly local.

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Masterful Merchandising

Dill’s Food City IGA, Lavonia, GA

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Digital Engagement

Henderson’s IGA, Valentine, NB

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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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The Digital Ad Reigns Supreme

As your Red Oval partner for digital marketing, Webstop has its finger on the pulse of digital innovation. Find out what their recent analysis says is the best way to connect digitally with shoppers. Hint: it’s probably a whole lot easier than you think!

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IN THE NEWS

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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 more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. 

Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Pageeditor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact IGA’s Barbara Wiest.