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title: "The IGA Minute: 10 Takeaways for IGA Retailers from the Spring NRAB Meeting"
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Greetings, these takeaways can help independents thrive in current times; Plus, an upcoming USA Pears campaign; Aussie Beef & Lamb's sustainability story ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| View in browser April 23, 2026 FEATURED STORY 10 Takeaways for IGA Retailers from the Spring NRAB Meeting   Get a Spring National Retailer Advisory Board Meeting recap with key insights that can help IGA retailers thrive amid economic challenges and changing shopper behavior.  RED OVAL ROUNDUP Find Your Pearmate: Drive Sales with the USA Pears Campaign   Drive sales this spring with the USA Pears campaign, featuring three key pear varieties. Click for resources to boost shopper engagement and maximize in-store execution from May 6-June 17, 2026. LIVE SUSTAINABLY THIS APRIL How Aussie Beef & Lamb’s Sustainability Story Can Drive Meat Department Sales   Enhance meat department sales by meeting consumer demands for transparency, animal welfare, and environmental care with Aussie Beef and Lamb's products that adhere to strict sustainability efforts. EVENT TODAY: Unilever Food Solutions Presents Future Menus 2026 Trends   Join Unilever and IDDBA for a webinar today at 1:00 pm. Central where they will unpack the key trends shaping what’s next in foodservice and retail that will help operators stay relevant, inspire innovation, and drive growth. Register here. NGA UPDATES WGA Sync Up: A Virtual Engagement Experience Join this free midyear session to reset your goals and growth with a member spotlight, inspiring keynotes, and interactive small-group discussions. Register for the May 7 event here.   NGA Foundation Launches Free Grant Writing Support for Independent Grocers Pursuing FARE Fund Opportunities The NGA Foundation is offering eligible NGA members free, customized grant writing support through its Grocer Solutions Center to pursue HFFI FARE Fund grants—helping independents expand, upgrade, or open stores in underserved communities. Participation is limited, so interested members are encouraged to apply soon. The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 210, Chicago, IL 60631 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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