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FROM THE DESK OF...

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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.

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FEATURED STORY

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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!

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RETAIL TALES

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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!

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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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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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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.

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BEST PRACTICES

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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.

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Best Practices

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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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.

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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS

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What's Fresh Now?

Share this IGA blog on seasonal fruits and veggies with just a click of a button.

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IGA EVENTS

Town Hall Road Show

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.

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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 for the Week

Get full value from your IGA membership. Find out everything you need to know to participate in this week’s programs and events.
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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.