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SINCE 1946 . . .

With a focus on results, Louisiana Retailers Association provides its membership with a constant and vigilant eye on legislative and regulatory activity, as well as access to discounts on business resources. An LRA membership is a value-driven and proven method of ensuring that retail interests remain a top priority in Louisiana. Personal attention to the needs of its members is the heart and soul of the organization whether the need is information, contacts or resolutions, LRA's customer service is second to none.

YEAR IN REVIEW

Coupon Redemption Services…

Our program is tailored to the retailer, to make it simple for you to recover the monies you have expended in the process of accepting coupons from your customers. Our Program was developed to support our retail members’ needs and requests. LEARN MORE

FEDEX DISCOUNTS…

Rely on FedEx for all of your shipping needs and save through the LRA member discount program. Members receive up to 45% off FedEx Express and up to 32.5% off FedEx Ground. Members also receive 25% off delivery area and residential delivery surcharges. If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem - you can open one when you enroll.

FREIGHT SAVINGS…

LRA members save on shipments with TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and many others. These competitive rates are made available through our endorsed shipping provider, PartnerShip®. With this free member benefit, you’ll reduce your freight costs, easily rate shop between carriers, and get dedicated support from shipping experts. Whether you’re shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, PartnerShip will help you ship smarter. Get a free quote today.

 

 

LRA Board of Directors

 

Chairman of the board

Kevan Fenderson, Brookshire Grocery Company | Tyler, TX


CHAIRMAN-ELECT

Neal Rome, Progressive Brokerage | Metairie, LA


Secretary

Celinda Gonzalez, The Home Depot | Austin, TX


Treasurer


Cal Simpson, Blue Bell Creameries | Baton Rouge, LA

Immediate Past Chairman


Joe Price, Associated Wholesale Grocers | Pearl River, LA

Jay Breaux, Breaux Mart | Metairie, LA

Jim Crifasi/ Jan Crifasi, Hi Nabor | Baton Rouge, LA

Tom Olinde | Baton Rouge, LA

Molly Cagle, Target | Pike Road, AL

Patrick Stephens/ Karin Holt, Best Buy | Baton Rouge, LA

Morio Lee, Coca-Cola United | Baton Rouge, LA

Tice White, Walmart | Ridgeland, MS

Ricky Landry, Zuppardo’s | Metairie, LA

Kellie Ballard, Mac’s Fresh Market | Monroe, LA

Jim Odom, Feliciana Supermarket | Jackson, LA

Courtney Reyes, Lowe’s | Mooresville, NC

Ned Fasullo, APEX Technologies | Baton Rouge, LA

Jennifer Robertson, Winn-Dixie | Baton Rouge, LA

Board of Directors