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title: "⏱The IGA Minute: Local Offerings & Independent Know-How Help United Markets Excel"
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Register for next week's Sustainability webinar to cut costs; Assessment update; new water supplier for IGA Exclusive Brands

| View in browser July 21, 2022 FEATURED STORY Chains Are No Match For Local Offerings & Independent Know-How   In an ultra-competitive neighborhood of corporate chains, new Independent Grocers Alliance member United Markets provides an abundance of high-quality traditional and specialty grocery items while offering shoppers the best customer experience possible. See how they have built a loyal following of shoppers and employees. RESOURCES Monday Webinar: Maximize Revenue With Sustainable Practices   Next week: IGA's John Ross and Ratio Institute's Peter Cooke share how to increase profits with small, low- or no-cost changes that save energy and the environment. Click to register. Spring & Fall Assessment Update   The spring Assessment shops have been completed and all stores can access their results beginning July 25 via their dashboard. Use your report to make any adjustments before the fall shops begin on August 1, 2022. FEATURED PRODUCT New Water Supplier Offers 3 Gallon Size Varieties   IGA Exclusive Brands' new supplier, Fox Ledge, expands our water jug offerings to three varieties. Click for details and ordering information.  IN THE NEWS How grocers are opening up career paths for workers (Grocery Dive) Perishables dollar sales rise, unit volume falls in June (Supermarket News) Why an omnichannel strategy is right for small grocers (Winsight Grocery Business) FMI names winners of 2022 Community Uplift Awards (Progressive Grocer) How two grocers are enticing and retaining workers (Grocery Dive) The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions or story ideas, email Ashley Page. For advertising inquiries, contact Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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