TECHNOLOGY

Why Independent Grocers Can't Afford to Skip an IT Strategy

Every technology dollar counts for independent grocers. IGA’s latest webinar shared how to prioritize POS, cybersecurity, finance, and data before adding new tools. Access the recording or read the key takeaways here.

INSTITUTE INSIGHTS

Training Deskless Workers at Scale with Ana Velázquez, IGA Coca-Cola Institute

High turnover and tight margins make employee development a challenge for independent grocers. In this podcast episode, IGA Retail Learning Institute's Ana Velázquez discusses simplifying training, identifying what makes programs succeed, and turning job descriptions into a practical skills framework. Listen for insights on developing teams who don’t sit at a desk.

RED OVAL ROUNDUP

IGA Grocers Win with Flashfood: Less Shrink, More Margin

See how Young's Payless IGA and Mt. Plymouth IGA turn near-dated items and $5 produce boxes into recovered margin and loyal shoppers. Plus, explore the new Flashfood For Partners app, which lets associates post up to 10 items in under 30 seconds.

Dan-O's Brings Better-for-You Flavor to Fall Cooking

Dan-O's Seasoning is part of IGA's Flavor Your Fall campaign, featuring easy, flavorful recipes to elevate your fall cooking. Find which flavors to stock and shopper-friendly recipes.

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