While meal kits originated online and hold two-thirds of the market, the popularity and availability of in-store meal kits are growing.
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FROM THE DESK OF...
IGA CEO John Ross
Trade Wars, Commodity Prices and Food Supply
How will ongoing trade battles affect IGA retailers? IGA CEO John Ross examines how the market reacts when basic rules of supply and demand are altered by international tariffs and domestic subsidies.
FEATURED STORY
Compete with Meal Kits in 4 Steps by Rachel Sobel, contributing writer
Learn how to maximize your in-store offerings to compete with meal kits in four easy steps. With 40 million households likely to try meal kits in the next six months, you can't afford not to!
NGA EVENTS
Innovation and Collaboration that Make an Impact
Explore high-level thought leadership issues and connect with manufacturers, service suppliers, and wholesalers at NGA’s Independent Impact Summit and Trading Partners Live!,held in Washington, DC, October 24 – 26, 2018.
MARKETING MINUTE
Here are the Offers!
Starting Sunday, October 7th, every IGA store in the United States is automatically included in the IGA National Digital Ad at no additional cost from IGA. And with just a month to go, now’s the time to start planning how you’ll share the excitement with your shoppers!
BEST PRACTICES
How Fresh Fruit Can Lead to Fresh Profits by Kevin Schild, owner Schild's IGA
Learn how easy grab-and-go pre-cut fruit can reinforce your commitment to your customers' health and well-being while increasing your monthly produce sales.
Have a Best Practice of Your Own?
We want to hear it! Share your best practice today.
RED OVAL ROUNDUP
Spend a minute with General Mills In-Store Fresh, your new Red Oval partner with FRESH food and ideas to help you serve up innovative meal solutions.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Celebrating 50 Years with Hansen's IGA! by Melissa Hart, contributing writer
From agricultural scientist with a master’s in cow genetics to grocery store founder, Leo Hansen has built a thriving family grocery business with 11 IGA stores in Wisconsin. Now his kids are carrying on the tradition with an expanding store count and niche services that include an award-winning smokehouse.
RETAIL TALES
Getting to Know Rodhe's IGA Retailer Kurt Rodhe
Tune in each week for a just-for-fun glimpse into the life of an IGA family member. You could be next!
SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS
Five Tips for a Better Breakfast
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