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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.

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FEATURED STORY

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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!

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NGA EVENTS

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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.

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MARKETING MINUTE

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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! 
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BEST PRACTICES

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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.

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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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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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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.
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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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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.

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RETAIL TALES

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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!

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SHAREABLE SHOPPER SOLUTIONS

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Five Tips for a Better Breakfast

Share this blog with tips for a better breakfast on social media with just the click of a button.

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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.