Long-term Effect of Pandemic Could Be Beneficial to Independents
Since the pandemic began, IGA stores have been seeing sustained double-digit same-store sales gains. IGA CEO John Ross explains why he doesn’t expect those numbers to slow much moving forward in a recent Winsight interview.
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Your IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference Agenda is Here!
With the IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference just a month away, make plans to join us Tuesday, November 10 as we broadcast live from Fairvalue IGA in Lenoir, NC.
View the agenda to learn more about this unique opportunity to explore how shopper behaviors have changed as a result of COVID, the ways those changes are benefitting independent retailers, and how IGA can help you earn—and keep—new shoppers and sales that have come your way since COVID.
Everyone's invited and registration is free, so register today and spread the word!
FIVE STAR ASSESSMENT UPDATE
Fall Assessment Optional
In an effort to not disrupt stores as COVID cases rise, the fall assessment will not be required to achieve Five Star status, and IGA will not conduct the assessment in stores automatically. However, stores that want a fall score to help them benchmark their performance can opt-in for a free, optional assessment. If you want your store to be assessed, please click below to complete the opt-in form by Tuesday, October 13.
SHOPPER SOLUTIONS
Chocolate Raspberry Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Pie
As a part of the IGA Exclusive Brand label redesign rollout, IGA contracted the help of five influencers who live in IGA communities, often shop in IGA stores, and have well-established recipe blogs with huge followings. When these influencers blog—IGA shoppers listen, so get their blogs in front of your shoppers. Click below to share this original recipe—including an instructional video—featuring IGA Brand product from Hungry Happenings!
COVID-19 RESOURCE
Register for NGA's Crisis Management Leadership Event
NGA is inviting IGA's retail leaders to participate in the Head Start > NGA Foundation eLeadership Series, an exclusive opportunity with Cornell University focused on enhancing key skills for effective crisis management. Held October 19–23, this virtual event is a high-impact learning opportunity delivering intense, interactive instruction presented by a mix of respected academic and industry leaders. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14. Use code IGAREG for a 30 percent discount for IGA members. Spaces are limited, so register today.
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