See how Red's IGA built their own natural pet care store, find out who won the pet care webinar registration contest, and more!
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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Greg Ferrara, Executive Vice President, NGA
Building Relationships with Your Legislators
One of the most important missions of the National Grocers Association (NGA) is to ensure federal policies help independent grocers continue to grow, employ workers in their communities, and better serve their shoppers. Find out how telling your story can help.
FEATURED STORY
Top 3 Ways to Attract and Retain Pet Care Shoppers
The pet care industry is growing—total spend was up 4.4 percent in 2018—and so is the opportunity for IGA retailers to secure pet owners as shoppers. From promotion and assortment to store environment, get the tips and tactics you need to attract and retain pet owners.
RETAIL TALES
Getting to Know IGA Retailer Valerie Cardwell
Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!
BEST PRACTICES
How Fresh Fruit Can Lead to Fresh Profitsof Your Own
Learn how easy grab-and-go precut fruit can reinforce your commitment to your customers' health and well-being while increasing your monthly produce sales.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
We want to hear it! Share your best practice today.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
IGA Pet Care Boutique Educates Shoppers about Natural Pet Food
After losing their family dog at a young age, the Longmire family of Red’s Hometown Market decided to expand their pet aisle to include a pet care store within their IGA, offering their rural farming community a better selection of natural pet foods.
RED OVAL ROUNDUP
Everyone’s a Winner with Purina’s New Resources
Last week IGA and Nestlé Purina joined forces to host IGA’s first ever category webinar, Building Pet Care Profit. Find out who won the registration drawing, and learn more about new, IGA-exclusive resources, coming your way soon.
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