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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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A Market for the People

Entrepreneur opens IGA-affiliated store in urban food desert

After working for decades to improve food access in underserved neighborhoods in West Oakland, California, entrepreneur Brahm Ahmadi is seeing a dream fully realized: the opening of a full-service grocery store in an area that hasn’t seen one since the 1970s. Community Foods Market is scheduled to open this weekend.

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FROM THE DESK OF

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IGA Coca-Cola Institute team members: 

President Paulo Goelzer 

Learning Solutions Director Ana Velazquez

Two Unique Opportunities for Manager Development

Did you know you have two chances to attend this year’s International Supermarket Management Class? IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s Paulo Goelzer shares how the class will develop manager skillsets, whether you choose the heart of wine country or IGA’s northeast stronghold.

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FEATURED STORY

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Reduce Store Injuries and Liability with Occupational Safety Courses

Want to protect your employees and your bottom line? Check out the IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s Occupational Safety Courses. From store cleanliness and sanitation to severe weather planning and ladder safety, these courses can help you reduce work-related injuries, workers’ compensation costs, and operating expenses, while also increasing worker efficiency.

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BEST PRACTICES

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Made-to-Order Paczkis Pack a $2,000 Punch

With a nod to retail theater, Nemenz IGA’s bakery held a day-long paczki event this past Fat Tuesday. Bakery staff stuffed the Polish pastries to order right on the sales floor, resulting in a $2,000 increase in bakery sales for the day.

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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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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Rick Stewart

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: Last Chance

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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About the IGA Minute

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