ATLANTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
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EVENTS GALLERY
The 2025 TRADESHOW highlighted industry leaders unveiling the upcoming market trends that will soon take shape. Centered around innovation, the event gave attendees a unique chance to engage with over 100 vendors and retailers, gaining valuable insights into the latest best practices and groundbreaking ideas. Our focus on education and networking guaranteed that both members and attendees stayed informed about the most current market developments and business strategies.
ARA TRADESHOW 2025
Georgia Senator Matt Brass Engages with Atlanta Retailers Association
On December 11th, 2024, the Atlanta Retailers Association had the honor of hosting Georgia Senator Matt Brass for a productive meeting with our Board of Directors. Senator Brass shared valuable insights into legislative updates and engaged in meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing the convenience store industry in Georgia. We deeply appreciate his commitment to supporting small business owners and fostering economic growth in our communities. Collaboration like this strengthens our collective voice and helps us shape a brighter future for members across the state.
Georgia Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes Engages with Atlanta Retailers Association
Georgia Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Lawrenceville) made a significant impact during her recent visit with the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Retailers Association. As the first-ever Muslim woman and the youngest female state Senator in Georgia, Sen. Islam Parkes brings a fresh perspective to legislative matters. Community Support, networking opportunities such as the ARA Trade Show, and working towards common goals of progress and inclusivity were some key highlights that were discussed.
ARA TRADESHOW 2024
Our 2024 TRADESHOW featured category leaders displaying the newest market trends that are going to come very soon. With a focus on innovation, our TRADESHOW provided attendees with a unique opportunity to connect with over 100 vendors and retailers across the industry and gain insight into the latest best practices and innovative ideas. Our commitment to education and networking ensures that our members and attendees stay up to date on the latest market trends and business strategies.
ARA Town Hall Meeting 2023
ARA conducted its 2023 Town hall meeting at Ashiana Banquet Hall, programs and rebate structure was shared, Atlanta Police Department gave an update on camera surveillance system, David Jaffer shared his expertise on COAM contracts, raffle prices and lunch wrapped up the event.
ARA Members Rally Together to Fight Childhood Cancer
Thanks to the generous support of Members and vendor partners during the silent auction at the recent EXPO, ARA was able to donate nearly $2,000 to the Rally Foundation. The generous donation was presented by ARA Executive Committee and accepted by Reid Crowe, Co-Founder and COO and Taylor Wade, Campaign Manager on behalf of the Rally Foundation.
Our sincere thanks to each and every member that participated in the silent auction and contributed to fund the advancement of important research that will someday lead to cure for children's cancer.
ARA hosts its 2022 EXPO
With over 100 different vendors, and numerous members alike, ARA hosted its 2022 EXPO at the Gas South Arena. This EXPO had various different category leaders displaying the newest market trends that are going to come very soon.
ARA Board of Directors touring the Core-Mark International Facility to better understand and seek opportunities of benefits for its Members
ARA Members Rally Together to Fight Childhood Cancer
Thanks to the generous support of Members and vendor partners during the silent auction at the recent EXPO, ARA was able to donate nearly $10,000 to the Rally Foundation. The generous donation was presented by ARA CEO Steve McCown and accepted by Emily Kallos, Senior Director of Development on behalf of the Rally Foundation.
Our sincere thanks to each and every member that participated in the silent auction and contributed to fund the advancement of important research that will someday lead to cure for children's cancer.
ARA EXPO 2021
Atlanta Expo 2021 featured more than 90 exhibitors that participated in this one-day event.
The purpose of the EXPO is to provide a platform for members to come together with existing vendor partners to solidify relationships and build new ones with the plethora of suppliers and services available.
The EXPO was inaugurated by Ms. Salima Jaffer, Southeast Council President, Mr. Malik Jivraj, ARA & PBA Chairman, as well as members of ARA’s Board of Directors.
Raffle prizes were drawn throughout the show, and attendees were treated to mystifying illusions performed by professional magician Rick Gerber, presented by the Monster Energy team.
ARA would like to thank our all our vendors, members, board of directors, our entire staff and everyone in attendance for making this years Expo 2021 a huge success.
We hope to see you all again next year!”
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
ARA Raced for the win aboard the #1 Monster Energy Gear Wrench Chevrolet during the Quaker State 400 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 11th. NASCAR Cup Series Driver, Kurt Busch, gave a shout out to ARA Members from Victory Lane!
