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IGA CEO John Ross on a year of bravery; the IGA Coca-Cola Institute updates the cashier curriculum; your teens can work for IGA this summer

| View in browser May 27, 2021 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Honoring a Year of Bravery   In addition to honoring our soldiers who died in service, this year IGA CEO John Ross is spending the Memorial Day holiday honoring our retailers, associates, and their families who demonstrated bravery and made daily sacrifices over the past 14 months in the face of the unknown and unseen enemy COVID-19. FEATURED STORY IGA Australia Launches Supa Valu Discount Stores    IGA Australia has launched IGA Supa Valu in New South Wales, which will compete with discount and warehouse stores like Aldi and Costco on price while providing unique and local products that IGA shoppers trust and love. Spend a minute learning how the stores manage low prices while keeping IGA shopper favorites. INTERNSHIPS Encourage the Next Generation to Join the Family Business   The last year has taught Americans the true importance of what grocers do for their communities. Now it's time for teens and college students to get a taste of the business! The IGA Corporate team is offering paid summer internships in marketing, eCommerce, private label products, and training. Click the button for job descriptions and to apply. FEATURED CURRICULUM Essential Training: Cashier Curriculum The IGA Coca-Cola Institute recently updated their complete cashier curriculum. Preview the first class, Cashier 1: Job Overview (Code: E-03Z9P0), which provides the basis for future cashier training within the curriculum.      Click the button below to enroll in this class, and use the search bar to find others in the curriculum. IGA ALERT RESOURCE How to Navigate the Legal Landscape Around Employee Vaccination Status   With updated CDC guidelines on the necessity of masks determined by an individual's vaccination status, many employers are wondering, "Can we ask employees about their COVID-19 vaccination status?"    NGA’s Labor and Employment law firm, Conn Maciel Carey LLP, shares the answer to this question and others in this post.  QUIZ CORNER Welcome to the IGA Quiz Corner!    Answer today's question correctly and your name will be entered in a drawing for a $25 credit to spend at Ashgrove Marketing's IGAmerch.com!    Today's question: Is IGA Corporate offering paid summer internships? Yes! Bring on the next generation! No way. Click the button below to submit your answer!  Brought to you by Ashgrove Marketing   Congratulations to last week's winner, Mark Johnson, from C&S Wholesale Grocers! Mark won a $25 credit to spend at Ashgrove Marketing's IGAmerch.com.  IN THE NEWS Food halls, ghost kitchens and the future of in-store restaurants (Grocery Dive) 5 strategies to give grocery stores a leg up on delivery apps (Forbes) How supermarkets can use rewards to offset rising prices (Supermarket News) NGA, FMI members talk policy issues with Congress (The Shelby Report) 10-minute grocery delivery is coming to the U.S. (Grocery Dive) FMI's U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report (FMI) 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 bit more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Don't forget to follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn   Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? 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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