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FAMILY LETTER
A Family Business
R ouses has always been a family business. Our dad’s first job, at 16, was at his father’s
pack-and-ship produce business sorting shallots. Our first jobs were at dad’s first
grocery store, sweeping, stocking, bagging and carrying groceries.
Our entire family grew up in the grocery business, and a Rouses Market is where you’re
always most likely to run into one of us. Over the years, all six kids and all 17 grandchildren
have worked at Rouses along with an extended family of aunts, uncles and also
have team members, partners and customers who feel like family, not just to us, but to each
other.
Fifty-five years is a long time. And most companies don’t get to a second generation, let
alone a ’re blessed to get to work together and with our children everyday, and we’re
proud to see Rouses third generation adopt our father’s traditions, values and commitment
to supporting local. We know dad would be proud of the business and civic leaders they
have become. We certainly are.
Of course we wouldn’t be where we are today without customers like you. The grocery
business is a people business, and the people are the best part of our jobs.
Thank you for making us a part of your family for 55 years.
Donald Rouse & Tommy Rouse
2nd Generation
On the Cover
Rouses Fresh Green Onion Sausage
cover photo by Romney Caruso
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EAT | HIRE | PLAY | SUPPORT LOCAL
EAT LOCAL
Our dad always said, “buy from your neighbors”.
Supporting local farmers, fishermen, ranchers
and manufacturers is good for everyone.
HIRE LOCAL
Our very first store had 4 employees. Today, we
have over 6,000 team members.
PLAY LOCAL
Work hard, play hard. We’re passionate about
supporting the local festivals and events that
make the Gulf Coast great. You’ll find us at
the fest!
SUPPORT LOCAL
We contribute to big name and small charities
alike every year, but our number one goal
remains feeding our community. With your
help, we have contributed over $1.5 million in
cash and food to local foods banks. You can
donate anytime at any Rouses. No one should
go hungry.
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(Left to Right) Donald Rouse, Donny Rouse, Tony Rouse, Ali Rouse Royster, Tommy Rouse and Tim Acosta
Grand Opening Rouses #24, Lockport, LA, circa 2011