IGA Names 2015 International Retailers of the Year

IGA has named its new class of International Retailers of the Year for 2015. Winners this year are Jeff Downing, Foothills IGA, Marble Hill, Ga.; Paul Matovich, Columbus IGA Plus, Columbus, Mont.; and Bill Price, McMaken’s IGA, Brookville, Ohio.

IGA VPs Doug Fritsch and Dave Bennett along with IGA CEO Mark Batenic toured six nominated stores around the country before selecting the winners, who will be honored as IGA USA International Retailers of the Year at the IGA Global Rally in Orlando, March 14-17.

Hal Blanton, Blanton’s IGA, Packwood, Wash.; Jason Linnes, Orcas Island IGA, Eastsound, Wash.; and Wally Wagner, Wagner’s IGA, Minster, Ohio were also nominated.