Check out the IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s Top 5 Energy Savers, a free course with operational ideas that can save you up to $15,000 a year!
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IGA CEO John Ross
Millennials and the Emerging Opportunity to Serve
As Millennials prepare to take over the primary core of American grocery shopping, it becomes ever-more important to understand their needs. IGA CEO John Ross shares insight from a recent presentation at the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit about what makes these digital natives tick.
FEATURED STORY
Save Up to $15k a Year with Top 5 Grocery Store Energy Savers
By Jessica Vician, contributing writer
Looking to help the planet and your bottom line by cutting energy consumption in your store? Check out the IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s Top 5 Energy Savers, a free course with operational practices that can save an independent grocer up to $15,000 a year!
RETAIL TALES
Getting to Know Kishman’s IGA Retailer Tom Kishman
Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!
MARKETING MINUTE
Your National Digital Ad Questions—Answered!
Have questions about the IGA National Digital Ad? Spend a minute with IGA’s Jim Walz for answers to the top three questions retailers are asking about the program and offers.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Going Plastic Free
by Melissa Hart, contributing writer
Learn how one IGA Canada retailer set his stores apart from the competition and won praise from the community by taking the initiative to eliminate plastic bags at checkout.
BEST PRACTICES
Boost Produce Sales 50% with a “Fill-the-Bag” Promotion
by Brian McGregor
Archie’s IGA Plus shares how they boost produce sales during slow months with a flat-fee, “fill-the-bag” promotion.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
Tell us about it for a chance to win free IGA Global Rally registration and one of three $1,000 cash prizes!
RED OVAL ROUNDUP
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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS
Boursin® Holiday Recipes
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IGA EVENTS
Did You Miss Seeing John Ross at the Town Hall Roadshow?
Each Tuesday in October, IGA CEO John Ross traveled to a different city to host an in-person Town Hall Road Show with existing and prospective IGA members. Get the latest updates on new IGA programs and initiatives in this Town Hall Roadshow video.
IGA GLOBAL RALLY
Register Today for the 2019 IGA Global Rally!
Join us this coming February for the IGA Global Rally and The NGA Show in sunny San Diego! Register today to attend these two great events.
NEWS YOU NEED
News You Need
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