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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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FROM THE DESK OF

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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.

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FEATURED STORY

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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. 

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RETAIL TALES

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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!

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BEST PRACTICES

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How Fresh Fruit Can Lead to Fresh Profits of 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.

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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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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. 

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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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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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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. Subscribe Here!

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