FEATURED STORY

What Your Shoppers Are Saying About Your Store — And Why You Need to Hear It This Fall

Learn how IGA's updated Five Star Recognition program now requires shopper feedback through the Voice of the Consumer survey for enhanced insights and improvements. Click to sign up for your survey period.

SHOPPER SWEEPSTAKES

Kick Off the School Year with IGA’s Back to School Shopper Sweepstakes!

Shoppers can win big with IGA's Back to School Shopper Sweepstakes, which kicked off July 15! Prizes include shopping sprees and Visa gift cards. See what's included and how you can help shoppers this season.

FROM THE DESK OF

Phone Call Scams on the Rise in Grocery: How to Protect Your Store From Social Engineering

Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology. In this column from IGA Senior IT System Manager, Information Technology Dipak Patel, learn three effective strategies to protect your organization from these deceptive tactics and communicate them to your teams.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

Why Seasonal LTOs Are Your Highest-Margin Shelf Play

Maximize profits this season with strategic seasonal LTOs. Learn how to capture shopper interest from Labor Day to New Year's with Hostess offerings, and place orders before the upcoming deadlines (including one today!)

IGA CENTENNIAL GLOBAL RALLY

The History Behind IGA 100

Dive into the 100-year history of IGA and learn what to expect at the 100th Centennial Global Rally & Awards Gala. Remember to book your hotels and register now.

SWEEPSTAKES & CAMPAIGN REMINDERS

2026 Coca-Cola Display Contest: Through July 31. Choose between America250 or FIFA World Cup theme, and build a display for a chance to win cash prizes. Get details.

Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest: Through August 31. Build your best watermelon display and submit for a chance to win $5,000. Find details here.

Celebrate Summer Grill Giveaway: Live through September 8, 2026. Find the strategy, assets, and sponsor lineup to capture more summer grilling dollars.

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