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Getting the Most from Your Assessment Report

Your IGA Assessment results are in. Get insight on the goals and process behind your new Assessment program, join IGA CEO John Ross on a video tour of a top-rated IGA store, and make plans to join us for next week's assessment webinar to voice your feedback and get your questions answered. 

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FROM THE DESK OF
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Kim Kirchherr
IGA Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Celebrating a Local Favorite During June Dairy Month

With June Dairy Month just around the corner, Kim Kirchherr shares insights on the benefit of dairy and offers a preview of resources to help you promote the dairy category to your shoppers.

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BEST PRACTICES
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Small Space Meal Solution Delivers Big Return 

Nakul Patel, Mt. Plymouth IGA

See how a folding table and a weekly homemade meal menu has helped Mt. Plymouth IGA increase total deli revenue by 14 percent—without adding space, equipment, or staff.

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Have a Best Practice
of Your Own?

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
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Blanton's IGA Named Washington State Retailer of the Year

Hal and Tracey Blanton, owners of Blanton’s IGA, were recently named Washington State’s Retailer of the Year by the Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA). Learn more about the local-focused store that has been the heart of the Packwood community for more than 40 years.

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RETAIL TALES
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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Dennis Darling

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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IGA ACTION ITEM
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Independent Grocers Financial Survey: Time is Running Out! 

Want to know where you stand in relation to other independents in the grocery industry? Participate in the NGA/FMS Independent Grocers Financial Survey today!

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IN THE NEWS
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Organic food sales worth almost $48B in 2018 (Grocery Dive)

Top trends at Sweets & Snacks 2019 (Food Business News)

From trash to treasure: Upcycled food waste is worth $46.7B (Food Dive)

The power of meat: meeting consumers where they are to increase sales (The Shelby Report)
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About the IGA Minute

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