The CPG Guys are joined by Michael La Kier, Vice President Brand Development at the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) the largest affiliation of independent grocers in the U.S. andaround the world, boasting 2,500 U.S. stores and 7,500+ globally. This episode was recorded at the 2025 Commerce Media Brand Summit produced by WB Research.

Find Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellakier/
Find IGA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iga-inc./
Find IGA online at: https://www.iga.com/

Michael answers these questions:

What is the history of retail media at IGA and how can brands activate on it?
How can independents help brands regain their volume through customer acquisition?
How does IGA help its members with assortment planning?
Why should all marketing efforts drive actions?
How has IGA partnered with Instacart?

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Community Grocery Retail In the Digital Age with IGA’s Michael La Kier

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Community Grocery Retail In the Digital Age with IGA’s Michael La Kier