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/
Retail Benchmarking Association:
A free association dedicated to the exchange of specific data
related to retail performance and benchmarking.
http://www.flash.net/~benchmar/rba.html
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 FAQs and meeting and event schedules.
http://www.cascadepictureframers.com
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.
http://www.imra.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 Casket Retailers Association:
Funeral industry retailers anti-competitive activity watch dog
organization. Includes membership information and store directory.
http://www.casketstores.com/
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/
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.
http://www.rmabc.org
Alabama Retail Association:
Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama.
http://www.alabamaretail.org/
Canadian Retail Hardware Association:
Main governing body of retail businesses in Canada. Provides a
directory, links, and resources for hardware retailers.
http://www.crha.com/
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/
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/
Fair Trade Federation:
Association of businesses, including retailers, committed to
providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to
economically disadvantaged.
http://www.fairtradefederation.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/
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/
International Fur Trade Federation:
IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur
trade associations and organisations.
http://www.iftf.com
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
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
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/
California State Floral Association:
Non-profit trade organization. Board of directors, news, PAC
details, membership information, and related links.
http://www.calstatefloral.com/
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/
Town Centre Development Association Inc. (NSW):
Australian group supporting main street programs, economic
development and urban renewal. Includes membership benefits,
conferences, and contact information.
http://www.towncentre.asn.au/
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/
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/
Wyoming Retail Merchants Association:
News, details about the group, member benefits, retail issues, and
contact information.
http://www.wyoretail.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/
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
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
Association of Professional Gift Basket Designers:
To promote and expand the industry of gift basket designers,
includes a calendar of events, officer roster and membership
information.
http://www.apgbd.com/
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/
Museum Store Association:
Provides education and resources for museum store retailers.
Features membership information, events, job board, and industry
reports.
http://www.museumdistrict.com/
CBA:
International trade association of Christian product suppliers and
retailers. Features member services and training resources.
http://www.cbaonline.org/
Visual Merchandising Trade Association:
Advances the visual merchandising profession within the retail
industry and accademia. Includes news and events.
http://www.vmta.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 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/
Paintball Merchants Association:
Marketing and promotion organization. Includes goals and list of
directors.
http://www.paintballmerchants.com/
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/
Imperial Mark:
Accolade award organization given to outstanding service providers.
Features history, principles, and nominations.
http://www.imperialmark.org/
