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FROM THE DESK OF...

IGA CEO John Ross

The Sears Story

How does an iconic brand go so wrong? IGA CEO John Ross shares his insights on the destruction of Sears and what it means to IGA. 

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FEATURED STORY

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Honing Your Hiring Process
by Paulo Goelzer, PhD

A great team is key to success in retail, but for independent retailers facing a hiring crunch, it can be challenging to find new employees. Hone your hiring process to hire right the first time.

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BEST PRACTICES

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In-Store Events Lead to a 20% Increase in Annual Wine Sales
by Kevin Schild, owner Schild's IGA

Learn how weekly wine tastings and two simple holiday events are helping Schild’s IGA bring in over $9,000 a month in wine sales.

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Have a Best Practice of Your Own?

We want to hear it! Share your best practice today.
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MARKETING MINUTE

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Goodbye, Performance Insights. Hello, National Digital Ad!

The Performance Insights program is coming to an end, making way for an IGA National Digital Ad that provides sales-building promotional offers every week of the year! Find out what you need to know in advance of the October 7th launch.

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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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Video Interview with John Ross and Shawn Tuckett, VP of Webstop Sales and Client Service

Spend a minute with Shawn Tuckett of Webstop, IGA’s end-to-end digital solutions provider, and hear how your local digital marketing and IGA’s national digital efforts work together to meet the demands of your shoppers.
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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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Back-to-School Backpack Initiative Makes a Big Impact on Kids in Need
by Carlie Wagner, contributing writer

Josh Tweedie, owner of three IGA stores in Northeast Maine, is working with the local United Way and C&S Wholesale Grocers to help local kids start the school year off right.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know Kishman's IGA Retailer Kristin Meadows

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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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS

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What's Fresh Now

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Content Calendar

View the year-long planning calendar to see what’s next. 

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NEWS YOU NEED

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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.