FROM THE DESK OF

IGA CEO John Ross

Celebrating Labor Day Without Any Labor

As we embark on the last big summer holiday weekend, retailers have strong shopper demand but weak inventory and staffing due to the labor shortage. IGA CEO John Ross shares the economics of the struggle and prompts retailers to leverage IGA's tips and resources for attracting and retaining talent.

FEATURED STORY

4 Best Practices to Retain Your Employees

With the labor shortage affecting every industry, it's imperative for independent grocers to retain the talent they already have. Dr. Paulo Goelzer, president of the IGA Coca-Cola Institute, examines four common reasons employees leave their jobs and offers best practices for addressing those reasons.

FEATURED RESOURCE

"Now Hiring" Signage

Promote your job opportunities and demonstrate that your store is a "Better Place to Work" with IGA's new signage. Buy the whole kit or individual pieces, including stanchion signs, glass clings, window signs, apron pins, and hanging signs

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

Make the Most of Budweiser's Labor Day Digital Offer

Budweiser's Labor Day offer in IGA's National Digital Ad will help retailers boost sales and help provide scholarships to military families. Learn how and access a video to share with shoppers on social media.

OPPORTUNITY

Help Evergreen Market IGA Employees Recover From Dixie Fire

Help Evergreen Market IGA employees begin the process of rebuilding their lives after the Dixie Fire. Click the button below to learn more and donate to the GoFundMe.

IN THE NEWS

Health measures continue to boost in-store grocery shopping (Grocery Dive)

NGA approves of latest hours-of-service waiver extension for truckers (Progressive Grocer)

Grocery workers were on the front lines of the pandemic—so why so many still unvaccinated? (NBC News)

Grocers grapple with digital accessibility as e-commerce grows (Grocery Dive)

Retailers need to solve the new shopper behavior equation (Supermarket News)

Family Meals barometer shows how pandemic has changed landscape (The Shelby Report)

Labor woes threaten product availability (Winsight Grocery Business)

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