FROM THE DESK OF

Fairness, Pricing, and the Long-term Risk for Shoppers

Independent grocers face challenges competing on price despite their significant market share, as large retailers benefit from preferential treatment in pricing and supply. In IGA CEO John Ross' latest column, he calls on brands and policy makers to take notice and make changes.

Want to learn more from IGA CEO John Ross? Check out his recent columns:

• Fuel Costs, Global Conflict, and What It Means for Grocery Prices
  
  
• How the U.S. Achieved GDP Success Over Its 250 Years
  
  
• Understanding the Economic Challenges Facing American Shoppers Today

SPRING ASSESSMENT

2026 Spring Assessment Begins Monday, April 6

It’s time for the 2026 IGA Spring Assessment program, when a trained local assessor will visit your store to see how it looks as a shopper. Get the details here.

LAST CHANCE: ENTER TO WIN

Deadline Tomorrow: Will we visit your store this August?

Help us celebrate IGA’s 100th Anniversary by opening your doors and sharing the heart of your store: your people, your stories, and the ways you support your community every day. Apply by tomorrow, April 3, for a chance to be visited and featured.

RED OVAL SERVICE PROVIDER NEWS

Red Oval service provider partners deliver savings on services independent grocers need to help their businesses excel. From hiring support to branded merchandise, they have you covered. Find out what's new:

• AppCard Unleashes “Ask Pinky”: The Simply Powerful AI Reporting Agent Transforming Independent Grocery Retail
  
  
• How 1,400 Independent Grocers are Driving Topline Revenue Growth
  
  
• What Is Fair Workweek And How Does It Affect Employers?

RED OVAL MANUFACTURER & FRESH NEWS

Red Oval CPG partners support IGA retailers by helping to develop, fund, and execute marketing events and providing valuable category expertise to help grocers grow sales. Explore new products and partnership announcements:

• New for Your Shelves: Coffee, Hydration & Snack Comebacks Driving Demand
  
  
• LTOs Drive Big Wins & Hostess® is Ready for 2026
  
  
• IGA & The Wonderful Company to Deliver Category Growth, Retail Media Innovation, & Shopper Engagement to Support Grocery Industry
  
  
• How National Pork Board & IGA Put More Pork on Plates in 2025

The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician.