Newark, NJ – March 18, 2025 – National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its community outreach initiative NRS Cares, teamed up with El Especialito, the leading Spanish-language newspaper, to celebrate Giving Tuesday at SOL Deli in Newark. The joint effort surprised customers by paying for groceries and items, spreading generosity and goodwill throughout the local community.
Elie Y. Katz, President and CEO of NRS, emphasized the importance of giving back: “Giving Tuesday reminds us all to take a moment and contribute positively to our communities. NRS Cares is proud to partner with El Especialito to support local families and businesses, especially at places like SOL Deli that serve as important community hubs.”
Antonio Ibarria, General Manager of El Especialito, highlighted the newspaper’s long-standing community commitment: “El Especialito is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the Latino community. Collaborating with NRS Cares allows us to directly impact our neighbors and create meaningful moments that resonate throughout the community.”
Michelle Roncal of El Especialito shared her experience: “Seeing the smiles and surprise on people’s faces today at SOL Deli made Giving Tuesday especially meaningful. It’s rewarding to give back and be part of an initiative that genuinely makes a difference.”
Victoria Wilkerson, Business Development & Outreach Specialist at NRS, added, “Today was more than just covering grocery bills—it was about connecting with the Newark community, showing care, and reinforcing that local businesses and residents are at the heart of everything we do at NRS.”
The event at SOL Deli exemplified the power of local businesses and organizations joining forces for good, reinforcing the shared mission of NRS Cares and El Especialito to build stronger communities.
About National Retail Solutions (NRS)
National Retail Solutions (NRS) operates the leading point-of-sale (POS) terminal-based platform and NRS Pay credit card processing for small and mid-size independent retailers. With thousands of active terminals nationwide, the robust, custom-built POS system includes features such as inventory management, sales tracking, and marketing tools, empowering store owners to compete and thrive against the competition. NRS is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT)
