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We’re excited to welcome nine fantastic new members into our growing membership! These community-centered stores promise to add diversity and strength to our association as we strive for our goal of having member stores in 1,000 communities by 2028. Learn more about them below. Dan and Becky’s Market, MN. Founded 2003. read more

At INFRA, we’re proud to offer our members discounts on business services that lower overhead costs and streamline store operations. By leveraging the collective voice of our membership, we provide valuable products and services that benefit both our members and their customers. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership read more

Madeleine Ware, Marketing & Communications Specialist Our INFRA team had the privilege of attending New Hope Network’s first-ever Newtopia Now, a re-imagined tradeshow experience that prioritizes deeper connections, product innovation, and purposeful discovery. Featuring four distinct “neighborhoods” - Thrive, Represent, read more

A small group of INFRA staff had the pleasure of spending an afternoon volunteering at The Good Acre in early September. The Good Acre is Minnesota’s largest nonprofit food hub, connecting small - scale , primarily BIPOC farmers with the economic opportunit ies they need to thrive. Just one of the ways read more

In honor of Fairtrade Month, Fairtrade America is working with grocers across the country to commemorate the vital work of fair trade farmers through vibrant murals. We are excited to share that four INFRA Member stores - The Turnip Truck, Lassen’s Natural Food s & Vitamins , Riverwards Produce Market read more

Jim Olson, SPINS Senior Retail Insights Manager The 2024 holiday season is nearly upon us! If you’re a retailer, chances are your attention is split between reading this article and finalizing the last details of your holiday assortment . Employee schedules are locked in, end-of-year orders are placed, read more

Work Anniversaries Jennifer LaValley, VP of Finance & Administration – 1 Year Ryan Day, Insights Program Manager – 1 Year Deb de Mattos Brittes, Reporting Analyst - 1 Year Hailey Craig, Events & Education Specialist – 1 Year Madeleine Ware, Marketing & Communications Specialist– 1 Year read more