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Associations:

Alabama Retail Association

Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama.

http://www.alabamaretail.org/

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

American Booksellers Association

Trade organization devoted to the support of booksellers.

http://www.bookweb.org/

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.

http://www.astratoy.org

Association for Retail Technology Standards

Retailer driven membership organization dedicated to creating an international, barrier-free technology environment for retailers.

http://www.nrf-arts.org/

Australasian Association of Convenience Stores

Supports convenience store retailers and suppliers. Features calendar, industry reports, and training courses.

http://www.aacs.org.au/

Canadian Fence Industry Association

Find resources for Canadian retailers and wholesalers of fence products and related services. Includes national news and links.

http://www.cfia.ca/

CBA

International trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. Features member services and training resources.

http://www.cbaonline.org/

Chain Drug Marketing Association

Supports the marketing and merchandising efforts of member chain drug stores. Includes mission and membership information.

http://www.chaindrug.com/

Electronic Retailing Association

Membership organization of direct response firms and their suppliers features industry events, news, regulatory and consumer information, and searchable industry database.

http://www.retailing.org

Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA)

Not-for-profit trade association representing DVD and video game retailers, distributors, and suppliers. Includes membership information and industry resources.

http://www.entmerch.org/

Fair Trade Federation

Association of businesses, including retailers, committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged.

http://www.fairtradefederation.org/

Hobby Industry Association

Represents manufacturers and retailers involved in the production and sale of products and supplies found in art, craft, hobby, sewing and other leisure industry outlets. Details trade shows and includes market research and consumer information.

http://www.hobby.org/

Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA)

Represents small stores and national chains in the Illinois area. Offers educational seminars, legislative services, and programs for businesses.

http://www.irma.org/

Imperial Mark

Accolade award organization given to outstanding service providers. Features history, principles, and nominations.

http://www.imperialmark.org/

Institute of Store Planners

Membership includes 1200 people active in store design and planning, visual merchandisers, students and educators, and contractors and suppliers.

http://www.ispo.org/

In-Store Marketing Institute

Information and education on in-store marketing, including articles, images, research, and presentations on point-of-purchase advertising.

http://www.instoremarketer.org/

Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association

The non-profit retail trade organization serving merchants of video and computer games. Features news, services and membership information.

http://www.iema.org/

International Association of Floor Care & Sewing Professionals (VDTA/SDTA)

USA. Trade organisation for retailers in vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. Library of magazines.

http://www.vdta.com/

International Council of Shopping Centers

Trade organization for the international shopping center industry.

http://www.icsc.org/

International Fur Trade Federation

IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur trade associations and organisations.

http://www.iftf.com

Michigan Retailers Association

Offering retail merchant business services including credit and debit bank card processing, worker compensation insurance and legislative advocacy.

http://www.retailers.com/

Minnesota Retail Merchants Association

A statewide trade association that provides legislative advocacy and money-saving services to small and large retailers.

http://www.mnretail.org/

Museum Store Association

Provides education and resources for museum store retailers. Features membership information, events, job board, and industry reports.

http://www.museumdistrict.com/

National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA)

International organization covering art and creative materials retailing and manufacture. Features membership and fine art materials conference information.

http://www.namta.org/

National Association of Chain Drug Stores

Membership includes chain drug retailers plus manufacturers, publishers, and advertising agencies.

http://www.nacds.org/

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)

International trade group representing retailers and suppliers. Includes news, buyer's guide, events, membership information, and industry resources.

http://www.nacsonline.com/

National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers

An association dedicated to raising the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry.

http://www.nasfm.org/

National Automatic Merchandising Association

The world's largest association serving the retail vending, OCS and food service industries.

http://www.vending.org/

National Casket Retailers Association

Funeral industry retailers anti-competitive activity watch dog organization. Includes membership information and store directory.

http://www.casketstores.com/

National Pawnbrokers Association

Information about services, location of members, how to join, and contact form.

http://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org

National Retail Federation

Industry's largest advocacy organization which advances the industry through professional seminars, trade conferences, publications and educational activities.

http://www.nrf.com/

National Retail Hardware Association

Industry resource center.

http://www.nrha.org/

New Jersey Retail Merchants Association

Publications, events, government affairs, committees, related links, and membership details.

http://www.njrma.org/

New Zealand Retailers Association

Details about the group, member benefits, news, how to join, related links, and contact information.

http://www.retail.org.nz/

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)

Includes membership information, publications, and legislative data.

http://www.ncrma.org/

Northern Ireland Region of Shopping Centres

Promotes area shopping centers and communication between center managers. Features members area with reports and meeting minutes.

http://www.shoppingcentresni.com/

Party Club of America (PCA)

Association of store owners who collaborate to compete with national chains. Member benefits, details about the group, and how to join.

http://partyclubofamerica.com/

Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Incorporated

An association of operators of supermarkets to promote and safeguard their interest and that of the consuming public, includes membership details, industry directory and officer profiles.

http://www.pagasa.org.ph

Professional Pricing Society

Professional association of pricing decision makers and price management personnel. Discussion group, job openings, salary survey results, feature articles and whitepapers (some are in a members-only area), news, and a members list with joining details.

http://www.pricingsociety.com/

Retail Benchmarking Association

A free association dedicated to the exchange of specific data related to retail performance and benchmarking.

http://home.flash.net/~benchmar/rba.html

Retail Industry Leaders Association

International alliance of retailers and retail product and service suppliers. Includes membership and event information.

http://www.retail-leaders.org/

The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire

Membership details, PAC, dues, news and legislative updates, and contact information.

http://www.rmanh.org/

Rural Shops Alliance

UK association of retailers offering support and advice to village shops and other rural retailers. Features events and membership information.

http://www.rural-shops-alliance.co.uk/

Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA)

Supports manufacturers of shopfittings and retail display equipment. Includes directory and membership information.

http://www.shopdisplay.org/

Shop.org

Association for retailers online, providing information, research, and conferences. Includes newsletter and membership details.

http://www.shop.org/

South Dakota Retailers Association

A statewide business organization based in Pierre, South Dakota. Represents the interests of retail businesses who sell retail products and services throughout the State of South Dakota. Members list, news and events, overview of the group, and how to join.

http://www.sdra.org/

Tennessee Retail Association

Advocates for the concerns and needs of the retail industry in Tennessee.

http://www.tnretail.com

Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association

Non-profit, statewide trade association representing the petroleum and food industries.

http://www.vpcga.com/

Virginia Retail Merchants Association

Dedicated to providing legislative representation and discounted business services, includes legislative reports, meeting schedules and membership information.

http://www.virginiaretail.org

Washington Retail Association

The eyes, ears and voice of Washington Retailers.

http://www.retailassociation.org/

Wyoming Retail Merchants Association

News, details about the group, member benefits, retail issues, and contact information.

http://www.wyoretail.org/

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