SHOPPING LOCAL
MATTERS

SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY

When you shop at IGA, it matters far more than
you realise. It helps us employ local people in
our stores, partner with local producers and
suppliers, employ local trades and services,
support local community groups and
organisations and keep local communities
across Australia strong.

SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS

CONTRIBUTE $8.2 BILLION

TO GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)

Supporting our
local communities
is part of our DNA.

At IGA we’re passionate about doing whatever we can
to support our local communities – it’s just what we do.

But don’t take our word for it! New research by Price
Waterhouse Coopers has shown that IGA contributes
a massive $8.2 billion towards the Australian economy,
That’s a dollar for every person on Earth – plus change!

SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS

EMPLOY 65,400

LOCALS IN IGA STORES

Shopping at IGA helps
employ 65,400 locals
like Alison.

So when you shop with us, you’re always
welcomed by a friendly face and great service.

SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS

EMPLOY 41,700

LOCAL TRADES & SERVICES

Shopping at IGA helps
support 41,700 local
services and tradies
like Pete and Scott.

So when you shop with us, you’re supporting
other local jobs, and keeping money in our
local communities.

SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS

PARTNER WITH 38,600

LOCAL PRODUCERS AND SUPPLIERS

Shopping at IGA helps
partner with 38,600
local producers and
suppliers like Chris.

So when you shop with us, you’ll always find a great
range of products you can’t get anywhere else.

SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS

SUPPORT 34,000

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS

Shopping at IGA helps
support 34,000
community groups
& organisations like
the CFA.

So when you shop with us, you’re helping us give
back to the local footy club, school or charity
and keeping our communities strong.

Download the full report

Read the Price Waterhouse Coopers report to understand the impact IGA stores have on local communities across Australia. Thank you for shopping local!

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