Associations

Associations Links

• National Retail Hardware Association Industry resource center.
  
• National Retail Federation Industry's largest advocacy organization which advances the industry through professional seminars, trade conferences, publications and educational activities.
  
• National Automatic Merchandising Association The world's largest association serving the retail vending, OCS and food service industries.
  
• American Booksellers Association Trade organization devoted to the support of booksellers.
  
• Alliance of Independent NAPA Jobbers The national web presence of an alliance of 4,000 independent NAPA retail stores in the USA.
  
• National Wedding Retailers Association A professional organization established for the wedding retail industry.
  
• The Jewelers Board of Trade Jewelry trade association which compiles and disseminates credit information among its members.
  
• Warehouse Club Focus Resource center for warehouse club industry (Costco, SAM'S Club and BJ's).
  
• Minnesota Retail Merchants Association A statewide trade association that provides legislative advocacy and money-saving services to small and large retailers.
  
• National Casket Retailers Association An Organization founded in 1997 dedicated to lawfully oppose anti-competitive activity by the funeral industry.
  
• Fair Trade Federation Association of businesses committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide.
  
• Institute of Store Planners Membership includes 1200 people active in store design and planning, visual merchandisers, students and educators, and contractors and suppliers.
  
• International Council of Shopping Centers Trade organization for the international shopping center industry.
  
• American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Provides an opportunity for specialty toy retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives to come together to strengthen and expand the specialty toy market.
  
• EuroCommerce Association provides representation for European businesses to the European Union. Find info on conferences and publications.
  
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores Membership includes chain drug retailers plus manufacturers, publishers, and advertising agencies.
  
• Alabama Retail Association Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama.
  
• Retail Merchants' Association of BC Dedicated to the retail industry, developed to fulfill the needs of the industry and offers the retail community the opportunity to network with their peers and keep informed about current issues affecting their businesses.
  
• Retail Benchmarking Association A free association dedicated to the exchange of specific data related to retail performance and benchmarking.
  
• Association for Retail Technology Standards Retailer driven membership organization dedicated to creating an international, barrier-free technology environment for retailers.
  
• National Home Furnishings Association Retail furniture and home furnishing trade association.
  
• National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers An association dedicated to raising the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry.
  
• International Mass Retail Association Offers industry research and education, government advocacy, and a forum for its members to establish relationships, solve problems, and work together.
  
• National Association of Convenience An international trade association representing 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier company members includes staff directory, calendar of events, discussion forums, and industry directory.
  
• Internation eRetail Association Internet retailing association.
  
• National Retail Federation The worlds largest retail trade association, to protect and advance the interests of the retail industry.
  
• Automotive Professionals Association Resource for persons in the Auto Reatil industry and related fields. Source of training, career enhancements and educational materials.
  
• Electronic Retailing Association Membership organization of direct response firms and their suppliers features industry events, news, regulatory and consumer information, and searchable industry database.
  
• Canadian Retail Hardware Association Main governing body of retail businesses in Canada. Provides a directory, links, and resources for hardware retailers.
  
• Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) Represents small stores and national chains in the Illinois area. Offers educational seminars, legislative services, and programs for businesses.
  
• Michigan Retailers Association Offering retail merchant business services including credit and debit bank card processing, worker compensation insurance and legislative advocacy.
  
• International Fur Trade Federation IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur trade associations and organisations.
  
• Cascade Picture Framers Guild The Cascade Picture Framers' Guild is a professional organization serving the art and framing community through education. Offers member search, framing FAQ's and meeting and event schedules.
  
• Washington Retail Association The eyes, ears and voice of Washington Retailers.