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FROM THE DESK OF...

IGA CEO John Ross

Taking the Town Hall on the Road

Each Tuesday in October, IGA CEO John Ross will be traveling to a different city to share updates on IGA’s 2018 initiatives. Watch the video to learn more about the IGA Town Hall Tour and keep an eye on your inbox for registration information!

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FEATURED STORY

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Building Awareness for Family Meals & Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

This September, IGA, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, and FMI have teamed up to give you the resources you need to promote two great causes in one big month: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and National Family Meals Month™

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BEST PRACTICES

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Making the Most of Your Bag Fee
by Jennifer Bosma

Learn how Harvest Market IGA is building shopper loyalty and differentiating from the competition by turning a state-mandated bag fee into an over $250,000 a year windfall for local charities.

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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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MARKETING MINUTE

National Digital Ad launches Sunday, October 7th!

IGA National Digital Ad Weekly Update

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. Sign up today to receive a complimentary POP kit—it’s easy and it’s free! 

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RED OVAL ROUNDUP

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Welcome to the Family, Bel Brands!

From Laughing Cow to Babybel, new Red Oval partner Bel Brands is poised to help IGA retailers introduce new brands that will target the growing snacking cheese segment and increase overall cheese category sales.

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

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IGA Store Replica Helps Hospital Patients with Rehabilitation
by Melissa Hart, contributing writer

See how a hospital-based “store replica” created by KJ’s IGA Markets is helping people recovering from serious illness reacclimate to everyday activities.

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RETAIL TALES

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Getting to Know IGA Retailer Nakul Patel

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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September is National Family Meals Month

Update your shoppers about National Family Meals Month™ by sharing the video and message on your social media pages.

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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 a more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. 

Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Pageeditor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact IGA’s Barbara Wiest