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title: "The IGA Minute: Refresh Your Store Easily with IGA's Décor Kits"
description: IGA CEO John Ross shares how to move metrics that matter; Supermarket Management sustainability module starts Monday; New shopper recipe
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IGA CEO John Ross shares how to move metrics that matter; Supermarket Management sustainability module starts Monday; New shopper recipe

| View in browser January 14, 2021 FROM THE DESK OF How to Move Metrics that Matter   The three metrics that matter most to shoppers are price, selection, and service. IGA CEO John Ross asks retailers to identify which of those metrics they can improve on, and offers suggestions on where to start. FEATURED STORY Refresh and Invest with Affordable IGA Décor   IGA retailers have been supporting local farms and artisans as long as they have been in business, but they must ensure shoppers know about those local offerings to deliver what they crave and earn shopper loyalty beyond the pandemic. The quickest, easiest way to do that? Signage. Spend a minute learning how reinvesting in your business with Local Equals Fresh signage and IGA décor will help you attract loyal shoppers and increase sales.  INSTITUTE INSIGHTS Supermarket Management: Sustainability Starts Monday   The second of three modules for the popular Supermarket Management class starts Monday, January 18. The sustainability module focuses on how a store can significantly impact their bottom line by reducing expenses and eliminating wasteful use of resources by paying attention to one or two areas such as waste management and energy efficiency.   Retailers, store managers, and any team members with an interest should reserve their spot the for the sustainability module today. SHOPPER SOLUTIONS Easy Beef and Potato Casserole   Cold weather and cooking fatigue mean shoppers are craving easy-to-make comfort food. This easy beef and potato casserole fits the bill and features several opportunities to substitute IGA Exclusive Brand products. Share this recipe with your shoppers with the click of a button.  IGA ALERT Your COVID-19 Resource Center   Visit IGA Alert to find the latest resources on COVID-19 in the grocery industry, including your state and local guidance, tips on how to prevent and manage infection, virus prevention signage, associate training, best practices, and more. NGA UPDATES NGA Fund for Fair Competition   The NGA Fund for Fair Competition (FFC) supports NGA's efforts to create a level playing field for competition in the food retail sector. If you would like to support their efforts or learn more, click the button below and IGA will match contributions up to $10,000. IN THE NEWS Tweedie family transitioned from trucking into grocery (The Shelby Report) Running a grocery store in D.C. during an insurrection (Winsight Grocery Business) 6 stages grocers can follow to level up in online fulfillment (Grocery Dive) In-store safety, online expansion and focus on foodservice top retailers’ action plans for 2021 (Supermarket News) UNFI sets sights on halving food waste by 2025 (Grocery Dive) COVID-19 propels Amazon to top U.S. grocery retailer (The Shelby Report) Grocery retailer confidence strong heading into 2021 (Supermarket News) More Americans, not surprisingly, indulged in 2020 when it came to food and booze (Retail & Hospitality Hub) About the IGA Minute   Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter that gives you the IGA news you need the way you want it. Only have a minute? Scan the lead page for a quick overview of important news. Have a bit more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Don't forget to follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn   Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact Jessica Vician.  Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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