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title: "The IGA Minute: Convert Savings to Profits with IGA's Inner Circle"
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Preview IGA's new program; Kishman's IGA hosts Ohio's Best Bagger tournament; New Red Oval Partner KeyMe brings in new residents

| View in browser September 9, 2021 FEATURED STORY Improve Your Bottom Line with IGA's Inner Circle   When the word "busy" is an understatement, how can an independent grocery retailer shop around for a good price from a reputable company for the services they need?    IGA's Inner Circle launches today to help retailers save money and gain access to the non-merchandise services needed to run a business. See how the Inner Circle can convert savings into profits in an interview between IGA CEO John Ross and the Inner Circle's Bill Alford. HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS Kishman’s IGA Hosts ESPN The Ocho's Most Popular Event   What does it take to be the best bagger in the state, or even the nation? Kishman's IGA knows—they hosted this year's competition to crown Ohio’s best grocery bagger, who will go on to compete at NGA's Best Bagger Championship in February 2022. Get the details on the competition, which aired on ESPN's The Ocho Network. RED OVAL ROUNDUP New Red Oval Partner KeyMe Brings New Residents to Stores   IGA is proud to welcome new KeyMe to the Red Oval Family! Find out why their key duplication kiosks are a great partnership for independent retailers looking to reach new residents in this Q&A. MARKETING MINUTE IGA & Coca-Cola Tailgating Grill Giveaway: A Social Media Promo to Attract Shoppers   The IGA & Coca-Cola Tailgating Grill Giveaway starts Monday, September 13. See what shoppers can win, how retailers can participate, and why sweepstakes are a great marketing tool. OPPORTUNITY "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 DID YOU KNOW? Energy Savings Increase Profits   Energy costs can account for up to 15 percent of a grocery store's operating budget. That means that every dollar in energy savings is like increasing sales by $59. Visit IGA's Inner Circle to find savings like this and more. IN THE NEWS USDA unveils $700M relief fund with $20M for grocery workers (Grocery Dive) What grocers can learn from a market basket analysis of Amazon Fresh (Supermarket News) SNAP grocery shoppers show affinity for store brands (Supermarket News) About the IGA Minute   Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter that gives you the IGA news you need. Only have a minute? Scan the email for a quick overview. Have a bit more time? Click "a minute more" for the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn \| Twitter   Have an idea for content or questions? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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