Alliance Retail Group

04/08/2026

We’re proud to welcome Chris O’Hara to the Alliance Retail Group Board of Directors.

With more than 37 years of experience in the grocery retail industry, Chris brings a strong track record of operational leadership, industry expertise, and a deep commitment to independent retail. His insight will help support ARG’s mission to drive innovation, strengthen retailer performance, and create long-term success across our network.

Please join us in welcoming Chris to the board.

03/30/2026

Celebrating another incredible Retailer Summit! 🎉

A huge thank you to all the retailers who joined us—we truly value your partnership and the role you play in our shared success. Your insights and collaboration continue to drive our industry forward.

Thank you to our fantastic retailer panel, which was filled with meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and ideas that will shape what’s next.

Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and many more milestones ahead!

03/20/2026

🎉 We wanted to congratulate our incredible partners at Coborn’s on the grand opening of their beautiful new Market & Table store in Plymouth, MN! 🛒

We’re so proud to work alongside such an innovative and dedicated team year-round, and this new store is a true reflection of that commitment to excellence. From fresh, local offerings to unique dine-in experiences, it’s clear there’s something special for every shopper to enjoy.

Congratulations again to the entire Coborn’s team—we’re excited to continue growing together! 👏

01/01/2026

In 2026, we'll continue doing whatever it takes to support independent grocers - through strong partnerships, enhanced technology, smart marketing and showing up every day ready to support your mission. Cheers to a great year ahead!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Alliance Retail Group! We’re grateful for our incredible retailers, partners, and team who make everything we do possible. Wishing you a holiday filled with joy and meaningful time with those who matter most.

12/11/2025

We want to congratulate Rick and Taylor James on the grand opening of South Point Grocery at Silo Square.

This store brings a fresh, community-focused grocery experience to Southhaven - complete with fresh produce, deli offerings, local craft goods, and a warm "neighborhood grocery" atmosphere.

At ARG, we're proud to support ambitious retailers and celebrate milestones like this. We look forward to watching the positive impact this store will have on the local community, and to supporting their continued success.

Wishing the South Point Grocery team all the best as they welcome new neighbors, shoppers, and friends!

12/09/2025

We're proud to applaud Coborn's on the unveiling of their new flagship concept store - Coborn's Market & Table - and the exciting in-store restaurant and dining experiences they are building into it!

With the addition of chef-driven eateries like The Buttered Tin and the restaurant-style food-court concepts from chef David Fhima, Coborn's is redefining grocery shopping as a full community lifestyle destination.

This isn't just a new store - it's a vision for modern retail that blends grocery, dining, convenience, and community all under one roof. We at Alliance congratulate the entire Coborn's team on this bold step forward. Here's to continued innovation and success! Looking forward to celebrating the store opening with you all.

Chef David Fhima and The Buttered Tin to offer dining concepts as part of retailer's new “grocerant” format

12/05/2025

We at ARG are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to AWG for being named among the top-producing cooperatives in the latest National Cooperative Bank (NCB) Co-op 100. This honor reflects AWG's One Team mindset with exceptional leadership, cooperative spirit, and consistent dedication to growth and service in the grocery industry.

Your achievement underscores exactly what we value here at ARG: strong partnerships, progressive thinking, and a commitment to delivering meaningful value to retailers, customers, and communities. We are proud to be an integral partner in AWG's One Team approach facilitating success for our shared retailers.

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11/27/2025

Today we're especially grateful for the incredible retailers, team, and partners who bring fresh, local, community-focused grocery experiences to families across the Midwest.

Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your commitment to the communities you serve. We're honored to support you.

Wishing you, your families, and your communities a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, good food, and time with the people who matter most.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedom inspire us.

To all veterans within the independent grocery community - our retailers, employees, partners, and families - thank you! We are grateful for your service and the strength you bring to our communities every day.

09/24/2025

Our negotiations team had the opportunity to attend FMI ABC the week of September 8th, where we connected with over 22 vendor partners in a series of focused meetings with senior leadership.

Key themes we heard from our vendor partners included: CPG optimism despite headwinds, protein and fiber leading innovation, multicultural growth, focus on affordability and value, flavor exploration, stronger seasonal ex*****on for independents, and improved supply capacity.

We’re excited to take these insights back to our retailers and turn them into opportunities for growth.