Key takeaways from the West Coast Supermarket Management Class; Increase fall produce sales; IGA Canada store raises $32K to fight cancer
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September 26, 2019
FEATURED STORY
Key Takeaways from the West Coast Int’l Supermarket Management Class
What happens when nearly 40 new and seasoned supermarket managers representing seven countries and eight states gather in California’s wine country to learn aboutindustry trends, discover best practices,anddevelop their leadership skills? A whole lot of learning—and a good deal of wine tasting.Check out these key takeaways from the West Coast ISMC.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Father & Son Team Up on Bike Ride to Fight Cancer
After several years of raising funds for the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer, Winfield IGA father and son team hopped on their bikes and rode in the event this year, raising $32,000 for a cause that’s personal to their family.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the September IGA Employee of the Month!
Gilbert "Pappy" Worrell of Cornerstone IGA #2 has been named September IGA Employee of the Month! Watch his team surprise him with the award, and find out why he won.
Have an Employee Deserving of Employee of the Month?
We want to hear about it! Take a minute to fill out this simple form and your employee will be in the running for October Employee of the Month—with a chance to win a $100 cash prize!
BEST PRACTICE
Increase Produce Sales 60% with a Fall Harvest Tent Sale
See how McKim's IGA combats the false assumption that small stores don't have high-quality produce with this fall farmers market-style tent sale that increases produce sales by 60 percent the weekend of the event.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
We'd like to hear it!
MARKETING MINUTE
Give Your Shoppers the Discounts they Want!
Ready to level the playing field with shopper-focused offers that put you on par with big box and online retailers? Follow these five steps to increase sales with your National Digital Ad.
WEBINARS
Join Us for Next Week's Assessment Webinar Find out more about the assessment questionnaire changes, get insight on the updated dashboard scoring, offer feedback about the assessment process, and get your questions answered during the live Q&A.
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