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One idea for independents to engage customers this weekend is a prize giveaway - consider automatically entering orders over $100 into a drawing for a great prize like a grill, a cooler of BBQ essentials, etc. Find more tips here: https://www.rosieapp.com/10-ways-to-make-this-fourth-of-ju/

Did you know that SNAP purchases make up $56 billion a year? SNAP provides nutrition benefits for individuals so they can be self-sufficient and purchase healthy food for their families #LocalGrocers can increase basket size AND serve their community by offering online SNAP at their store. Rosie recently hosted a free webinar that takes a closer look at what goes into offering SNAP online and how to get started today. Learn more in our video recording http://ow.ly/zsgs50FmfCB

Local grocery continues to make a huge impact on economic contributions In 2020, independent retail and the wholesale #groceryindustry amounted to $39 billion in earned wages via 1.1 million jobs. Of those jobs, wholesaler partners provided more than 44,000 jobs.

Don't forget to cast your vote for Rosie for Rev: Ithaca Startup Works' "Most Customer Driven Startup" award! Vote here: https://www.revithaca.com/awards/

Bring on the fireworks! Rosie wants to make this the best Fourth of July yet for independent retailers. Engage customers on social media, create festive marketing panels, run giveaways, and more with our 10 best tips:

Careers in grocery are rewarding and challenging in the best way. Founder & CEO Nick Nickitas shares his thoughts on ways independent grocers can attract the brightest young talent to the grocery industry with Supermarket News: