The Independent Food Retailers Association are
81 Independent Food Retailers with an ambitious mission... representing each retailer's needs to assure
the success of all!

Financially Strong
Leadership Proven by Experienced Members
Membership Represents 60% of Michigan Nash-Finch Stores
Open to all Independents
For 30 years, Membership United/Committed

What IFRA means to us:

* In good times - fellowship, trips, golf, inside tips, meeting new  
  retailers and their spouses. PLUS!! Our annual trip. Click here
  for info.
* In hard times - good advice, solutions, technical help and the purchasing power of a large group
* Open Board Meetings
* Forum for Opinions
* Support and advice from attorney and consultants

Benefits Include:

Property/Casualty & Workers Compensation Insurance
Ted Rankin Scholarship Fund
Retailers Employees Benefit Trust
Access To IFRA Credit Union
Common Purchase Committees
Succession Planning
Food Law Compliance Support
Advertising Strategy
Inventory Control Strategy
Security Issues, Cleaning, and Auditing Service Comparisons
Concerted representation with regulatory agencies
Focused effort in communicating with Nash-Finch and other warehouses on specific concerns
Unemployment Compensation representation at hearings

Hometown Proud...

* 1973 - Union picketed Northland IGA. IFRA members came from across the state to keep the store open.
* 1977 - Facing 30% rate increases and evidence of insurability restrictions, IFRA creates a 1200 employee self-funded health trust.
* 1981 - Became a founding business source for Great Midwest Insurance Company providing property and casualty coverage for retail grocers.
* 1995 - Dropped membership restrictions for participation with Nash-Finch to appeal to more Independents.
* 1999 - Changed our name to encourage out of state membership.
 

Need to know more? Click here for an free brochure!

Ready to join us? Click here to get started!