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Election Insights from NGA

Christopher Jones, Vice President, Government Relations & Counsel, National Grocers Association

The mixed election results mean a mixed bag of potential opportunities and challenges for independent grocers. NGA’s Christopher Jones outlines the most pressing agenda items that could affect your business, and offers insights on what’s to come in the days and months ahead.

 

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FEATURED STORY

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Congressional Store Tours Shine a Light on Issues that Matter to IGA Retailers

By Melissa Hart, contributing writer

With the midterm elections behind us and a number of significant political issues affecting the independent grocery industry ahead, there’s no better time to build a relationship with your representatives in Congress. Stories from IGA retailers show store tours are a great way to shine a light on the impact a vote in Washington makes on an entrepreneurial business at home.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know Wagner’s IGA Retailer Wally Wagner

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

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2 Simple Steps to Promoting the National Digital Ad

Great savings are now available to your shoppers—but do they know about it? Find out about IGA resources that will help you raise awareness in your store with two simple steps.

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INSTITUTE INSIGHTS

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Institute Online Training Goes Mobile

You can now access the IGA Coca-Cola Institute’s online training classes on Go.Learn, a new app that gives you access to all the Institute courses from your mobile phone!

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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Young’s Payless IGA Steak and Shrimp Fest Raises Record Amount for Local School

by Carlie Wager, contributing writer

Young’s Payless IGA’s annual Steak and Shrimp Fest and fundraising auction encouraged friendly competition among a sold-out crowd of community do-gooders, raising nearly $30k to support the local elementary school.

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BEST PRACTICES

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Twice-Annual Wine Tasting Event Leads to 20% Increase in Wine Sales

Learn how Schild's IGA turned their store into a holiday wine destination and increased annual wine sales by 20 percent in the process.

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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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Introducing Clif Bar & Company

Did you know nutrition bars and wholesome snacks combined have a compounded annual growth of 15 percent over the last four years? Spend a minute with Clif Bar for merchandising tips that can help you use Clif Bar products to offset the decline in the ready-to-eat cereal category.

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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS

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Switching Up Your Side Dish Selection

Share this Thanksgiving blog with your shoppers with just the click of a button!

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IGA EVENTS

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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

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Find out everything you need to know to participate in IGA programs and events in 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.