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Interchange Fees: "Want to decrease your interchange fees?" - February 3, 2012
Interchange Fees: "Want to decrease your interchange fees?" Now, some people might say why are you asking such a dumb question? Of course I do! And I am sure your answer is a resounding yes. One of the things a good, thorough association does, though, is look at all facets of an issue to... The key word in this question is superior. The outcome you want from achieving a superior shopping experience is to:
Enable your business to achieve financial results which provide a reasonable return to shareholders and career growth and job opportunities for your employees.... Rural Energy for America Program Announced - February 1, 2012
On Friday, January 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Fiscal Year 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This grant and guaranteed loan program helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and helps meet the nation's... Tips from the Iowa Lottery - February 1, 2012
Be Familiar with Ticket Signing Rules
As part of its commitment to player security, Iowa requires that players sign their tickets before retail personnel can check them on their behalf or cash them. Signing the ticket protects both you and the player and... IGIA Partners in Support of the Iowa Food and Family Project - February 1, 2012
“Food. I’ve never seen Iowans more interested in what they eat. That’s not going to change any time soon which is why the creation of the Iowa Food & Family Project is so timely. You’re nurturing and facilitating dialogue and understanding about food at a time when people... FMI Designs and Produces NutriFacts Posters for Food Retailers - February 1, 2012
In response to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidance, two complimentary copies of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Meat and Poultry NutriFacts Poster have been mailed to the official FMI contact at all domestic retailer member companies. These 24x36 posters contain - on a single sheet -... 2012 Build with Bags Program to Award up to $40,000 in Grant Money - January 31, 2012
Iowa schools, parks to benefit from plastic bag recycling initiative led by Iowa grocers
With over 36 entries in 2011, the grant program holds a promising outlook for 2012. This year, the program will provide up to $40,000 in grants to aid Iowa schools and... Ric Jurgens Wins Spirit of America Award - January 31, 2012
Ric Jurgens, chairman and CEO of Hy-Vee Inc., received the National Grocers Association’s Spirit of America Award.
One of NGA’s top honors, the award was presented to Jurgens during a ceremony at the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association’s recent annual legislative dinner, to... Kum & Go COO Folden to Retire - January 31, 2012
Industry vet departing "at height of career" after more than 40 years
After more than four decades with the retailer, Kum & Go LC chief operating officer Dennis N. Folden announced to associates on last week his plans to retire from the... Three Proactive Measures for IGIA Members to Make
Union elections could become a lot easier in IGIA member businesses.
As noted in “Jottings” two weeks ago, President Obama made several “recess” appointments over the holiday break. “Recess... Are You Ready for Your FDA Tobacco Inspection? - January 25, 2012
ABD, FDA Partner for Retail Tobacco Compliance Checks
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) will begin the inspections and undercover buys beginning February 1. Approximately 215 retailers statewide will be inspected per month.
However, ABD has pledged to hold a webinar very... Iowa Lawmakers: Change Bottle Bill to Save Redemption Centers - January 24, 2012
The bottle-deposit issue has bedeviled lawmakers for more than a decade, and long-timers at the capitol joke that a legislative session is not official unless there is a bottle bill debate.
This time, the Iowa Senate president and a freshman House member are proposing to allow redemption centers to... C-Store Corner: Casey's and QuikTrip - January 24, 2012
Casey’s Clocks in for Sales
Expanding to 24-hour operations at 150 more locations
On the heels of pulling off a significant boost in same-store sales, Casey's General Stores, Inc. will prime the pump in that territory by expanding to 24-operation in a growing number of its... Jerry’s Jottings: Clear as Mud! - January 18, 2012
Obama Appointments Create Labor Dilemma for IGIA Members
In the rush of the holiday season, many people may have missed the news out of Washington that could have a drastic effect on unionizing your labor in your business. And, the effect is still unclear, as many “experts” note.
... C-Store Corner: QuickTrip, Kum & Go and Casey’s - January 17, 2012
QuikTrip's 'Latest & Largest'
Wichita's next-gen QuikTrip adds baristas, room for alcoholic beverage sales
QuikTrip rolled out its Generation Three store prototype in Wichita, Kansas, late last week, with the opening of the company's newest convenience store. It's the latest... |
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