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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. 

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FEATURED STORY

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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!

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RETAIL TALES

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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!

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MARKETING MINUTE

Jim Walz

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.
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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

Going Plastic Free

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.

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BEST PRACTICES

Best Practice

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.

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Best Practice Awards

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! 
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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS

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Boursin® Holiday Recipes

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IGA EVENTS

Town Hall Road Show

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.

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IGA GLOBAL RALLY

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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. 

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NEWS YOU NEED

News You Need

News You Need 

Find out everything you need to know to participate in IGA programs and events within this eNews archive. 

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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 more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. 

Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact IGA’s Barbara Wiest.