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title: "⏱The IGA Minute: How does the economic outlook impact independents?"
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IGA CEO John Ross explains the economy's impact on independents and how to combat inflation; Ira Higdon charges ahead after 114 years

| View in browser March 16, 2023 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Exploring the Economic Outlook for the Grocery Industry   How do global issues like inflation impact the grocery industry and specifically independents? IGA CEO John Ross explains while revealing how independents can fight and come out ahead in this session presented at The NGA Show 2023. FEATURE STORY Larry Higdon Guides 114-Year Company Into the Future   Family-owned Ira Higdon Grocery Company has managed to reach over a century of operation and win the IGA 2023 Licensed Distribution Center of the Year Award. Learn about the company's history and future with IGA. INSTITUTE INSIGHTS Register Now For May's Supermarket Management Class in Atlanta   With 21 speakers and 24 sessions, the 4-day International Supermarket Management Class is jam-packed with crucial information for current and future grocery store leaders. Find topics and registration information in the flyer via the button below. SHOPPER SOLUTIONS IGA's Best Recipes for St. Patrick's Day   You don’t need the luck of the Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. IGA stores around the country have shared their favorite recipes. Now you can share them with your shoppers with the click of a button. IN THE NEWS Foodland IGA & Super Bear IGA host food drive for Southeast Alaska Food Bank Asbury University revival helps Fitch's IGA sales A clip from the documentary, "East Kentucky Flood": Isom IGA 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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