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As inflation continues, independent retailers must seek ways to remain competitive and retain loyal shoppers. Hear from IGA Retailers Bob Rybick (2020 IGA International Retailer of the Year) and Chad Cropper (2024 IGA Retailer of the Year) about their experiences in growing sales and loyalty. Learn about AppCard’s communication and loyalty tactics to engage shoppers, including shopper offers and content, a store-specific branded mobile application. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02FtJrT0

There's still time to register to see VP of Brand Development Michael La Kier take the stage with this insightful panel! Consumers face a barrage of claims like 'organic,' 'pesticide-free,' 'locally grown,' and 'sustainable,' aimed at boosting fresh produce sales. But do these messages resonate or confuse? This session will explore whether the industry is effectively navigating these buzzwords and discuss how it could better articulate the advantages of organic produce. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gXB_PuD Organic Produce Summit New Hope Network #organicproducesummit #keynote #grocery #organic

Elevate your advertising strategy with our cutting-edge digital media buying desk! We'll help you show customers what separates your store from the competition through video ads, display ads, and digital offers. Shoppers are receiving and seeking more information than ever these days. The best part? No outrageous agency fees. We are one of the lowest cost options on the market!

A great opportunity to see our very own VP of Brand Development Michael La Kier take the stage! Consumers face a barrage of claims like 'organic,' 'pesticide-free,' 'locally grown,' and 'sustainable,' aimed at boosting fresh produce sales. But do these messages resonate or confuse? This session will explore whether the industry is effectively navigating these buzzwords and discuss how it could better articulate the advantages of organic produce. Organic Produce Summit New Hope Network #organicproducesummit #keynote #grocery #organic

Other stories in our latest newsletter include: -Updated Coca-Cola Shopper Sweepstakes and Display Contests -Shopper Engagement & Communication Registration -Featured Course: Active Shooter Awareness -Shopper Solutions Blog to Share #sweepstakes #shopperengagement #groceryindustry #retaileducation

There have been more than 700 active shootings at grocery stores in the last four years. If each member of your store team has not yet taken this IGA Coca-Cola Institute course to learn how to survive an active shooter situation, please encourage them to do so today.

We have updated the Olympic-themed sweepstakes and display contests, which will now run July 17 to August 11, 2024. Click for new details on the shopper sweepstakes and how to enter the retailer display contest!

With the third generation of the Armata family now working at Ted's IGA, the family and store are celebrating 50 years in business. Get a glimpse of the store, family history, and what's changed over the years — and what won't be changing anytime soon.

We'd like to introduce you all to Josie Balistreri, our summer intern! Josie is working with the marketing and brand development teams on various projects, including interviewing IGA retailers and writing pieces for The IGA Minute, and analyzing tentpole shopper marketing campaigns. She's studying at Georgetown in Washington DC, studying International Political Economy. In her free time, she enjoys running and knitting. Josie has worked in grocery stores her whole life and we're thrilled to have her on the team!

Other stories in our latest newsletter include: - Insect Repellent Category Insights from SC Johnson - McKim's IGA Works to End Summer Hunger - Register for our upcoming webinar on Shopper Engagement & Communication #retailgrocery #categoryinsights #shopperengagement