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IGA CEO Talks Credit Card Swipe Fees with Congress 

IGA CEO John Ross shares a video message for IGA members and partners about the need for credit card swipe fee reform while in Washington, D.C. for NGA's Fly-in for Fair Competition. Click to watch and to contact your representatives about the vote.

Independent Grocers Are Agile, But Not Behind

IGA Senior Director of Connected Commerce Sarah Rivers spoke with Progressive Grocer's Emily Crowe about what independent grocers get right, and where the industry gets them wrong, especially when it comes to technology, at GroceryTech 2026.

SHOPPER SWEEPSTAKES

Turn Grilling Season Into Your Biggest Summer Yet!

The 2026 Celebrate Summer Grill Giveaway is now live through September 8, 2026, giving three shoppers the chance to win a grill (valued up to $1,000!). Find the strategy, assets, and sponsor lineup to help your store capture more summer grilling dollars.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

How Independent Grocers Can Stay Local and Go Online with Instacart

Instacart details how independent grocers can expand online without losing the local touch that sets them apart through their storefront options. See real case studies from independent grocers Friends' Marketplace, Davis Food & Drug, and Broulim's Fresh Foods.

RETAILER SURVEY

Action Needed: Share Your Input on the Future of POS Systems

We need your input! Your feedback will help us determine what features independent grocers need in POS systems. Take the quick survey now.

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