Share your best practices for a chance to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes and free Rally registration.
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FROM THE DESK OF...
IGA CEO John Ross
Why Global Matters
Great ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit aren’t defined by borders or limited by cultural backgrounds—they can come from any part of the globe. IGA CEO John Ross shares insights on the global issues we face, and the opportunity the IGA Global Rally presents for IGA retailers to share their global solutions.
FEATURED STORY
IGA Best Practice Awards: Show Us Your Creative Solutions! by IGA News
IGA retailers find creative solutions to turn challenges into opportunities all day, every day. Now you can earn industry-wide recognition for your ideas when you enter to win IGA’s inaugural Best Practice Awards. Finalists will present at the IGA Global Rally in San Diego and winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize!
RETAIL TALES
Getting to Know E.C. Porter IGA Retailer Stuart House
Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!
MARKETING MINUTE
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.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
What Would You Do? Generosity Shines in Customers at Fitch’s IGA by Carlie Wagner
See what happens when the hit TV show What Would You Do? visits Fitch’s IGA to draw attention to a teacher’s out-of-pocket costs for school supplies.
BEST PRACTICES
Party from the Pacific by Jim Griswold
Susanville Supermarket sees a 30-40 percent increase in seafood sales during their seafood truck sale and BBQ.
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
If You're Not on IGA Social Media, What Are You Waiting For?
Learn how IGA has leveraged our size and scale to secure a NEW national contract that makes AR Marketing's world-class social media support more affordable than ever before.
SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS
What's Fresh Now?
Share this IGA blog on seasonal fruits and veggies with just a click of a button.
IGA EVENTS
Taking the IGA Town Hall on the Road!
Each Tuesday in October, IGA CEO John Ross has traveled to a different city to host an in-person Town Hall Road Show meeting with existing and prospective IGA members. One location left! RSVP TODAY to join us in Sacramento.
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
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