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title: "⏱The IGA Minute: Independent Grocery & Vaccines: Now What?"
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Watch IGA's John Ross & NGA's Greg Ferrara discuss The NGA Show; KIT KAT & Reese's launch new flavors; Inflation webinar

| View in browser January 20, 2022 FROM THE DESK OF Watch John Ross & Greg Ferrara Discuss The NGA Show   For the first time, IGA will co-locate with NGA for February's The NGA Show, giving all attendees access to IGA's educational sessions and content. In this video interview, watch IGA CEO John Ross speak with NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara about what to expect throughout the 3-day event, including safety measures, education content, and more. FEATURE STORY Independent Grocery & Vaccines: What Now?   For retailers who were already facing historic staffing challenges, a federally mandated vaccine requirement could have created even more hiring issues. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling to suspend enforcement of OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate relieves some of the short term pressure, but it does not relieve the responsibility we have to make our stores safe.   So how do retailers move forward while juggling changing guidance, polarizing opinions about vaccines, and local versus federal mandates? Keep reading for a breakdown. EVENT Advanced Rate For The NGA Show Expires Tuesday   Don't miss out on the advanced registration discount—secure it by registering before Tuesday, January 25. Need more details? Click the button to discover where to find IGA throughout the 3-day event, from our members-only Welcome After Party to Independent Grocers Alliance-led education sessions.  RED OVAL ROUNDUP New Flavors From Hershey Build Baskets In Time for Valentine's Offer   Just in time for the February 2 National Digital Ad offer, Hershey has launched new flavor innovations that will attract shopper interest and build baskets at stores. We've gathered the product details and put together marketing tips to help you make the most of these new and tasty products. WEBINAR How Grocers Are Grappling With Inflation   A historic period of inflation has pushed grocery prices ever higher as the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Join IGA CEO John Ross on January 26 as he moderates a panel of independent retailers discussing how they are balancing inflation, shopper messaging, and more during this webinar.  IN THE NEWS Grocery trade groups applaud SCOTUS upholding stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate (Grocery Dive) Pickup-and-delivery duo pays off in online grocery (Supermarket News) Consumer sentiment slides on inflation, Omicron concerns (Winsight Grocery Business) Progressive Grocer commemorates a century of grocery innovation (Progressive Grocer) About the IGA Minute   Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. Have questions or story ideas? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. Ready to advertise? Contact Jessica Vician.    Subscribe Here \| Facebook \| LinkedIn \| Twitter IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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