IGA retailers know firsthand how hard their employees have worked to keep their communities safe and healthy during the pandemic, which is why they have been doing whatever they can to help and support associates emotionally, financially, and with a little fun whenever possible. See how IGA retailers have celebrated their teams over the past year and find inspiration for your next employee appreciation initiative.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Cornerstone IGA Teams with News Outlet to Give Away Gift Cards
When the pandemic forced a local TV station to forego one of its most popular summer contests, West Virginia's Cornerstone IGA stepped up with an alternate summer giveaway: $1,500 in grocery gift cards—$500 for each of their three locations. See how this summer partnership has led to more giveaways, which are helping community members through the pandemic.
WEBINAR
IGA Quarterly Marketing Kits–The Simple Marketing Solution for Driving Store Sales
Join IGA CEO John Ross and Porchlight’s Greg Corey to learn how the new IGA Quarterly Marketing Kit merges online shopper offers, seasonal recipes, meal solutions, and other educational content with fresh in-store signage to help you build shopper loyalty and drive store sales.
Click here to learn more about the program, and the button below to register for the Wednesday, March 10 webinar.
MEET YOUR IGA TEAM
Get to Know Your Exclusive Brand Team
IGA is always working to better serve our retailers and wholesalers, which is why we've recently restructured a few departments at the corporate office. We'll be introducing new team members and reintroducing IGA veterans over the next few weeks in this space. This week, get to know the team behind IGA Exclusive Brand.
SHOPPER SOLUTIONS
IGA's Best Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
With less than two weeks until St. Patrick's Day and most parades on hold, help your shoppers celebrate at home with these three traditional Irish recipes. Click to share with your shoppers.
IGA ALERT
Your COVID-19 Resource Center
Visit IGA Alert to find the latest resources on COVID-19 in the grocery industry, including your state and local guidance, vaccination updates, tips on how to prevent and manage infection, virus prevention signage, associate training, best practices, and more.
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