IGA's biggest strength is our opportunity to share ideas through creating and copying best practices. IGA CEO John Ross found this especially true on a recent visit to China. See what he learned.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Geissler’s Collaborates with Renowned Chef on Local—and Global—Events
From a contest to win a local-food backyard BBQ to a new travel blog showcasing recipes made with seasonal ingredients from around the world, see how Geissler’s Supermarket is collaborating with a renowned local chef to bring awareness to IGA’s Local Equals Fresh brand commitment.
FEATURED STORY
Key Takeaways from the Bozzuto’s-Sponsored East Coast Int’l Supermarket Management Class
Participants at the East Coast International Supermarket Management Class got to see many of the classroom topics in action with a half day devoted to touring two Adams Hometown Market locations. Check out the key takeaways, including best practices in leadership and HR, the importance of investing in training, and how to make your store more sustainable.
BEST PRACTICE
Loyalty Points Food Drive Provides $8,000+ Increase in Store Sales
See how Thompson's IGA used their loyalty program to implement a turnkey food drive that allowed shoppers to donate their unused loyalty points to the local food pantry. In one month, they collected 300,000 points for the local food bank, and saw an $8,800 increase in overall store sales.
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WEBINAR
Join Us for the Next Category Webinar
Looking for insights to help increase sales in the growing natural foods category? Join us for a deep dive into natural foods in tomorrow's webinar, Driving Sales in Natural Foods, with IGA CEO John Ross and Chosen Foods CEO Gabriel Perez Krieb.
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