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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.
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