January 9, 2025

FEATURED STORY

Simon Christon Keeps Isom IGA in Good Family Hands

Christon's journey to continuing his family’s store is a testament to the enduring value of small businesses in local communities. Keep reading for his story, from growing up in the aisles of mother Gwen's store to becoming store manager.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

Stay Ahead of the Shelf: SC Johnson Announces Updated UPCs for Glade & Ziploc Products

SC Johnson is updating the UPCs for several popular products, including Glade aerosols and candles, and Ziploc bags. Get the list to ensure seamless inventory management and checkout processes.

INSTITUTE INSIGHTS

Featured Course: Cashier - WIC 1

Ensure your front-end staff are ready to complete WIC transactions and help shoppers finalize their purchases with insights from the Retail Learning Institute’s class Cashier - WIC 1: About the Program.

CONNECTED TV

Featured CTV Ad: The Market at Blaine

Nearly finished with a remodel, The Market at Blaine is advertising with Connected TV (CTV) ads produced and placed by IGA's ADvay Media Group. Preview two of the ads to see what's possible for independent grocers.

EVENT

IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony

The IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony, held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Caesars Forum, will honor our Retailers of the Year and other award winners from around the globe. Seating is limited, so please RSVP below.

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