The Arkansas Retailers
The Arkansas Retailers Association is dedicated to serving, promoting and protecting the food/grocery and retail industries of the state of Arkansas through legislative efforts, education and member services.
As a combination of two of the most powerful forces in the Arkansas business community, the Arkansas Retailers is one of the largest and most active trade organizations in the state, with member locations in cities and towns throughout Arkansas.
Through an array of services, projects and ongoing programs, Arkansas Retailers offers a number of benefits for grocery or retail business owners and operators, or for businesses whose activities and interests are similar to the grocery and retail industries.
The Arkansas Retailers is governed by a Board of Directors and Officers elected from the membership each year at the group’s annual meeting and convention. A full-time staff directs and implements Association programs and events from the Arkansas Retailers headquarters in Little Rock.
Our Mission
The objectives of the Arkansas Retailers shall be to promote and advance the general welfare of the grocery and retailing industries in Arkansas – including producers, distributors, and consumers of goods and services. The Association shall function in three general areas: education, government relations, and member services.
The Arkansas Retailers Association exists to support and advance the interests of retailers across Arkansas. Our mission is to foster an environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive through strong advocacy, innovative education, and access to the resources necessary for success.
We are dedicated to:
Advocacy : Representing the voices of retailers in local, state, and national policy discussions.
Education : Providing cutting-edge resources, workshops, and training opportunities for our members.
Community : Building a network of retailers committed to the growth and success of Arkansas’s economy.
Arkansas Retailers Officers And Directors
Chairman of the Board - Paul Rowton
Edward's Food Giant, Harrisburg, AR
Officers
Paul Rowton
GES Inc./Food Giant
Chairman of the Board
Family Markets
Brookshire Grocery Company
New Age Distributing
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member
Walmart
Executive Board Member
AR Retailers Office
Exec Director/President
Directors
Karin Holt
Best Buy
Board of Directors
AWG
Board of Directors
Harps Food Stores
Board of Directors
Tractor Supply
Board of Directors
Walgreens
Board of Directors
Amazon
Board of Directors
George Brown
Kroger Delta Division
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Target
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Hiland Dairy
Board of Directors
Arkansas Retailers
The dedicated staff at the Arkansas Retailers Association work tirelessly to provide services, support, and resources to our members.
Steve Goode - Executive Director
- 501-514-2013
- Email Steve Goode
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320 S Pulaski Street
Little Rock, Ar. 72201
Become a Member of The Arkansas Retailers Association
Join a community of retail professionals committed to growing and supporting Arkansas’s retail industry. Gain access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts designed to help your business thrive.
For more information about joining the association:
- 501-664-8680
- info@agrma.org
Government Affairs
- Legislative Representation at all levels of government.
- Legislative Alerts, keeping you up-to-date on important grocer and retail related legislative activity and news.List Item #2
- Arkansas Retailers has sponsored and supported favorable business legislation, and rallied to help defeat harmful measures.
Communication and Information
- Arkansas Retailers has a fulltime staff to assist members during normal business hours.
- The Arkansas Retailers website is at www.agrma.org.
- Networking Events, Educational Programs & Seminars.
- Annual Meeting and Convention.
Arkansas Retailers Members
