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title: "The IGA Minute: The Future of Grocery in COVID-19"
description: How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your store; IGA CEO John Ross on remaining vigilant; Prepare for CLIF Bar's National Digital Ad
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How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your store; IGA CEO John Ross on remaining vigilant; Prepare for CLIF Bar's National Digital Ad

| View in browser Don't miss an update. Receive the latest IGA news via text alerts. Sign up here. June 25, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross Continuing to Fight the Invisible Enemy   As an invisible enemy, COVID-19 rages on in our communities, exhausting us all. IGA CEO John Ross reminds retailers why they must continue to fight and stay diligent with all precautionary measures to keep associates and shoppers safe.  FEATURED STORY Predicting Grocery's Future in COVID-19   The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way IGA retailers and grocers across the world do business, from supply chain shortages to new safety precautions. Oliver Wyman's Helen Leis offers insights to help IGA retailers prepare for our new normal while the pandemic continues into the summer, fall, and winter. Take a deep dive into how the virus will impact the country and the grocery business in the coming months, courtesy of Oliver Wyman's forecasting tools.  INFECTION PROTOCOL Protecting Employees & Shoppers from COVID-19   While many cities were hit hard with COVID-19 early on, rural and suburban areas are now also starting to see an increase in infections. What can retailers do to protect employees and shoppers from infection? Get a refresher course on infection protocol and IGA resources with these simple steps, and stay tuned next week for insight on what to do if a member of your team becomes sick.   RED OVAL ROUNDUP Get Ready for CLIF Kid's National Digital Ad Offer   CLIF Bar crafts the fuel kids need to get outside, where invention, discovery, and imagination roam free. Their delicious wholesome snacks help power the leaps, hops, and cannonballs of adventure.  Find out which top CLIF Kid® Zbar SKUs to stock up on and learn more about the offer. IGA RETAILING MARKETPLACE Reduce Operational Expenses During COVID-19 Pandemic   With commodity prices in a free fall, market lows offer a unique opportunity for retailers to reduce their energy expenses. Diversegy is providing IGA retailers with a dedicated energy advisor to make it easy to determine if they can save money on energy costs. Learn about this opportunity and see an updated market report on their Marketplace page. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IGA ALERT eNEWS   Don't miss out on our weekly crisis resource eNews for independent retailers with the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC, FDA, FMI, NGA, and more, plus exclusive IGA resources like training courses, best practices, signage, and everything independent retailers need to know that week. Click the subscribe button below for email or subscribe to text message alerts here. IN THE NEWS Private label prospects brighten as recession hits cash-strapped consumers (Grocery Dive) Coronavirus accelerates need to connect with shoppers 'hyperpersonally' (Winsight Grocery Business) Retailers want to bring back sampling, but with modifications (Grocery Dive) Research shows omnichannel shoppers see transparency as essential (The Shelby Report) Majority of grocery shoppers can now find preferred foods (Progressive Grocer) Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds (Grocery Dive) USDA’s SNAP online grocery pilot grows to more than 40 states (Supermarket News) Food and beverage paper recycling could use a boost (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.  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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