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title: "The IGA Minute: Save the Date for IGA's 2021 Global Rally"
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IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference date and details; Introducing the IGA Quiz Corner; Ashgrove Marketing branded gear

| View in browser May 13, 2021 FEATURED STORY Save the Date for IGA's 2021 Global Rally Virtual Conference   On Tuesday, October 26, IGA will be coming to you live for the IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference, this time from Geissler's Supermarket in Somers, Connecticut! Thanks to the virtual format, we'll be showing you IGA's sales-building programs in action at the store, and be able to reach even more people. Click the button for a sneak peek of the event and to preview session topics.  RED OVAL ROUNDUP Ashgrove Marketing: Your Partner for IGA Gear   As a branded promotional merchandise company, Ashgrove Marketing helps IGA retailers share their store brand on everything from employee clothing to customer swag. Watch IGA's Heidi Huff and Ashgrove's Kelli Monahan preview top sellers and share how they can help you select the right branded items for your needs. FEATURED CLASS Supermarket Finance Class Starts May 25   Make better business decisions by understanding your store's finances better. The Supermarket Finance class teaches retailers about basic financial statements and key benchmarking data points. Learn to understand and manage basic supermarket accounting and finance, including: balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and owners equity. Then review benchmarking data that impacts retailers, such as: staffing, turn, shrink, lane types, and transactions.   Click the button to register and learn more about each session, which are part of the Supermarket Management series. AWARDS + RECOGNITION NGA's 2021 Creative Choice Awards   Congratulations to LaBonne's IGA for winning an NGA Creative Choice Award for Grand Opening or Remodel (under 15 stores) and Local, Specialty, or Emerging Products for LaBonne's LaBada Bing! They are now in the running for “Outstanding Marketer” and “Outstanding Merchandiser,” which will be open for voting in July. Click the button to see the full list of honorees. QUIZ CORNER Welcome to the IGA Quiz Corner!    Every week, we'll be asking you a question. If you get the answer correct, your name will be entered in a drawing for a $25 credit to spend at Ashgrove Marketing's IGAmerch.com. Hint: you can always find the answer in The IGA Minute.    Today's question: From where will the 2021 IGA Global Rally Virtual Conference be coming to you live? Fairview IGA in Lenoir, NC Gary & Leo's IGA in Havre, MT Geissler's Supermarket IGA in Somers, CT Click the button below to submit your answer! The winner will be announced in next week's The IGA Minute. Brought to you by Ashgrove Marketing IN THE NEWS Updated CDC guidance says people vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors (CNN) Emerging technology doesn’t have to be threat to independent grocers (The Shelby Report) What independents can learn from Amazon Fresh (The Shelby Report) Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce (Grocery Dive) Grocery price hikes slowed in April (Winsight Grocery Business) 6 frozen desserts for warmer months (Winsight Grocery Business) Consumer Brands speaks to Colonial Pipeline fuel shortage (The Shelby Report) Another hot grilling season well underway (Progressive Grocer) 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.  IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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