The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) is proud to name the 2024 U.S. Retailers of the Year. These innovative grocery store operators and their teams are moving the independent grocery industry forward and have been nominated by their wholesalers as their top retailers, making them among the best of the best 30,000 independents in the United States.
The 2024 Retailers of the Year are:
- John & Chad Cropper | Crop's Fresh Marketplace | Downingtown, PA | Bozzuto's Inc.
- Jim Floyd, Bruce Westre, & Gainhart Samuelson | Hammer & Wikan | Petersburg, AK | J.B. Gottstein
- Tim Forshee | Price Less IGA #484 | Bowling Green, KY | Houchens Food Group
- Judy & Don Gabriele | Nemenz IGA | Struthers, OH | Laurel Grocery Company
- Rob Hilleary | Pocahontas IGA | Marlinton, WV | Merchant Distributors, Inc.
- Debbie Jacques Malone | KJ's Market | Greenwood, SC | W. Lee Flowers
- Dan Holt & Joe Lauria | Holt's IGA | Fayetteville, TN | Associated Wholesale Grocers
- Jeff & Kristie Maurer | Maurer's Market IGA | Wisconsin Dells, WI | UNFI
- Ben Painter & Greg Wasley | SPD IGA | Grass Valley, CA | C&S Wholesale Grocers
The Retailer of the Year awards are the highest honors IGA bestows upon its retailer members. They are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in their communities. IGA CEO John Ross, Senior Vice President Retail and Business Development Doug Fritsch, and 2023 IGA USA International Retailer of the Year Rob Rowe will visit each store in January and February 2024 to get a firsthand feel for how the retailer interacts with employees, customers, and the community.
Based on information gathered during the store visits, each IGA USA Retailer of the Year will receive additional recognition for their unique accomplishments such as innovations, community service, etc. on stage at the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Monday, March 11, 2024. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada during The NGA Show, the Awards of Excellence Ceremony will recognize fellow IGA Retailers of the Year from other countries in addition to select Red Oval partners and wholesalers. At the ceremony, one of the IGA USA Retailers of the Year will be named IGA USA International Retailer of the Year.
Awards of Excellence Ceremony
During the Awards of Excellence Ceremony, we will recognize each U.S. Retailer of the Year and their store(s), culminating in Ross naming the International Retailer of the Year from the U.S. honorees.
That International Retailer of the Year will join winners from several other countries, like IGA Australia, IGA South Africa, IGA Caribbean, and more. IGA will also award a Licensed Distribution Center (LDC) and Red Oval Partner (CPG and service provider) of the Year during the ceremony.
Have you registered for The NGA Show yet?
If you're ready to celebrate the Retailers of the Year, network with fellow independent grocers and industry partners, and get the latest educational insights on independent grocery retail, book your trip to Las Vegas March 10-12, 2024.
IGA is co-locating once again at The NGA Show to present tactics and ideas designed to help all independents stay competitive in their changing marketplace, better serve shoppers, and increase sales. IGA retailers and wholesalers, use code "IGA" to save $150 off the prevailing rate.
Register for The NGA Show here.
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