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title: "⏱The IGA Minute: 5 Best Practices To Drive Summer Alcohol Sales"
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Houchens' Jimmy Nichols honored with TGCSA award; Institute's marketing materials help associates stay up to date on training

| View in browser June 2, 2022 FEATURED STORY 5 Best Practices For Increasing Summer Alcohol Sales   Drive alcohol sales this summer with these proven best practices from IGA retailers and industry partners that include ideal assortments, new product and packaging trends, and cross-merchandising tips.  RECOGNITION Houchens President & COO Jimmy Nichols Honored With TGCSA Retailer Of The Year Award   The Tennessee Grocers' Retailer of the Year award, which recognizes distinguished leaders based on exemplary service to the food industry and the communities they serve, comes to Nichols after nearly 40 years in the independent grocery industry. Click to learn more about his leadership and advocacy for IGA and all independents. RESOURCES Stay Up To Date On Institute Training   Download ready-to-use marketing materials in the Resource Center to promote the Institute's online training program, features, and courses to your managers and associates.  How You Can Support Ukraine   IGA USA has organized a fundraiser to aid Ukrainian refugees, and will match donations up to $10,000. Click the button to learn more and donate. IN THE NEWS More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress (Grocery Dive) Grocery stores still a top destination on shopper journey (Progressive Grocer) Price dwarfs sustainability as a food purchase motivator (Food Dive) How can technology help independent grocers in a pandemic? (The Shelby Report) 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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