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title: "The IGA Minute: Get up to speed on all things pandemic ❗"
description: Why IGA retailers will continue to serve; Insights from the pandemic forecasting webinar; everything you need to know for next week's Rally.
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Why IGA retailers will continue to serve; Insights from the pandemic forecasting webinar; everything you need to know for next week's Rally

| View in browser November 5, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross At IGA, we continue to serve   No matter the results of the 2020 election, IGA stores across the country—and the globe—will continue to do what they do best: serve their communities. IGA CEO John Ross shares why IGA retailers and their stores embody the American spirit and encourages everyone to keep calm, carry on, and take care of their teams and communities. FEATURED STORY IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference Sneak Peek   The IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference is just days away. Read on for everything you need to know, from how to attend this free event, what you'll learn during the sessions, how to win great prizes, and how and where to access content once the event is over.  COVID-19 RESOURCE Pandemic Forecasting Webinar Recap   Just how long is this pandemic going to last? That's the question on many Americans' minds as we enter the eight month of isolation, social distancing, quarantining, limited social lives, and increased time online. It's also one of the questions that Helen Leis, Oliver Wyman's Health and Life Sciences Partner and former CDC pandemic response planner, answered for IGA CEO John Ross during a recent webinar.    Click the button below to watch the webinar or read key insights on how the pandemic will continue to affect independent retailers this winter and beyond.  IGA GLOBAL RALLY SESSION SPOTLIGHT Issues to Solve for Independent Grocers in the U.S.   Find out from NGA CEO Greg Ferrara what government relationship issues will impact independent retailers as the pandemic and an unstable political climate continue.   Register for Tuesday's IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference today to get access to panels like this. It's open to all retailers—not only IGA members—and is free to attend.  IN THE NEWS Thanksgiving grocery shopping plans unshaken by pandemic (Supermarket News) To own or not to own delivery? Grocers reassess the Instacart dilemma. (Grocery Dive) How brick-and-mortar grocery designs are readapting for safety (Globe St.) 8 in 10 Americans prefer to use own devices in stores (The Shelby Report) Independent grocers in South and Midwest on deck for SNAP online ordering expansion (Grocery Dive) Variety and convenience liven up the meat case (Supermarket News) Prepared foods a 'mixed bag' as demand changed overnight (Winsight Grocery Business) Retailers can relax as voters give gig-economy exemption (Progressive Grocer) 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 a bit more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Don't forget to follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn   Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact Jessica Vician.  Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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