FEATURE STORY

How To Compete In A Changing Marketplace: Details On IGA Sessions At The NGA Show

Where can you find IGA at February's The NGA Show in Las Vegas? From our opening after party on Sunday evening to the education sessions on Monday and Tuesday, we'll be addressing 2022's greatest challenges for independent retailers every day of the event.

Click for details on the sessions, IGA after party, and the full schedule at a glance—plus registration and hotel information—at the February 27–March 1 event, held at Caesar's Forum.

IGA ALERT

U.S. Supreme Court Stays Vaccine And Testing Mandate

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to suspend enforcement of the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard.

Per NGA, "The court’s ruling takes some pressure off independent community grocers, who already face daunting staffing challenges amid a nationwide labor shortage." Click the button to read NGA's full response to the ruling and what it means for independent grocers.

RESOURCES

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Video Case Study: Maurer's Market Boosts Deli Sales 30%

Jeff Maurer of Maurer's Market increased sales and reduced expenses thanks to two partners in IGA's Inner Circle. He purchased a used deli case that increased deli sales by 30-35 percent by freeing up space to add new items, saving over 50 percent by buying used. He also leveraged the Inner Circle to save 20 percent on laundry services thanks to new agreement with Aramark. Click the button to see him talk about his savings.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

Win $250 & Boost Sales in the 2022 Hellman's Big Game Display Contest

Create your own in-store display featuring Hellmann’s/Best Foods and Lipton Recipe Secrets for a chance to win $250! Click the button to learn how to enter the Hellmann's Big Game Display Contest and find recipes to promote online and in-store.

IN THE NEWS

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to present keynote at NGA Show (Supermarket News)

Grocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider. (Grocery Dive)

Here's why grocery stores are struggling to stock their empty shelves (CNN)

Annual 2021 U.S. online grocery sales total nearly $98 billion (The Shelby Report)

Meat sweats? Meat volumes feel the heat of inflation (Winsight Grocery Business)

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