 National Retail Federation - http://www.nrf.com/ Industry's largest advocacy organization which advances the industry through professional seminars, trade conferences, publications and educational activities. |
 Shop.org - http://www.shop.org/ Association for retailers online, providing information, research, and conferences. Includes newsletter and membership details. |
 Michigan Retailers Association - http://www.retailers.com/ Offering retail merchant business services including credit and debit bank card processing, worker compensation insurance and legislative advocacy. |
 International Fur Trade Federation - http://www.iftf.com IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur trade associations and organisations. |
 Retail Benchmarking Association - http://home.flash.net/~benchmar/rba.html A free association dedicated to the exchange of specific data related to retail performance and benchmarking. |
 Chain Drug Marketing Association - http://www.chaindrug.com/ Supports the marketing and merchandising efforts of member chain drug stores. Includes mission and membership information. |
 Hobby Industry Association - http://www.hobby.org/ 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. |
 National Casket Retailers Association - http://www.casketstores.com/ Funeral industry retailers anti-competitive activity watch dog organization. Includes membership information and store directory. |
 Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association - http://www.vpcga.com/ Non-profit, statewide trade association representing the petroleum and food industries. |
 International Association of Floor Care & Sewing Professionals (VDTA/SDTA) - http://www.vdta.com/ USA. Trade organisation for retailers in vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. Library of magazines. |
 National Automatic Merchandising Association - http://www.vending.org/ The world's largest association serving the retail vending, OCS and food service industries. |
 Museum Store Association - http://www.museumdistrict.com/ Provides education and resources for museum store retailers. Features membership information, events, job board, and industry reports. |
 Professional Pricing Society - http://www.pricingsociety.com/ 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. |
 Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) - http://www.irma.org/ Represents small stores and national chains in the Illinois area. Offers educational seminars, legislative services, and programs for businesses. |
 Electronic Retailing Association - http://www.retailing.org Membership organization of direct response firms and their suppliers features industry events, news, regulatory and consumer information, and searchable industry database. |
 American Booksellers Association - http://www.bookweb.org/ Trade organization devoted to the support of booksellers. |
 National Retail Hardware Association - http://www.nrha.org/ Industry resource center. |
 International Council of Shopping Centers - http://www.icsc.org/ Trade organization for the international shopping center industry. |
 Institute of Store Planners - http://www.ispo.org/ Membership includes 1200 people active in store design and planning, visual merchandisers, students and educators, and contractors and suppliers. |
 National Association of Chain Drug Stores - http://www.nacds.org/ Membership includes chain drug retailers plus manufacturers, publishers, and advertising agencies. |
 Party Club of America (PCA) - http://partyclubofamerica.com/ Association of store owners who collaborate to compete with national chains. Member benefits, details about the group, and how to join. |
 National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers - http://www.nasfm.org/ An association dedicated to raising the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry. |
 Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) - http://www.shopdisplay.org/ Supports manufacturers of shopfittings and retail display equipment. Includes directory and membership information. |
 Canadian Fence Industry Association - http://www.cfia.ca/ Find resources for Canadian retailers and wholesalers of fence products and related services. Includes national news and links. |
 National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) - http://www.namta.org/ International organization covering art and creative materials retailing and manufacture. Features membership and fine art materials conference information. |
 Imperial Mark - http://www.imperialmark.org/ Accolade award organization given to outstanding service providers. Features history, principles, and nominations. |
 Australasian Association of Convenience Stores - http://www.aacs.org.au/ Supports convenience store retailers and suppliers. Features calendar, industry reports, and training courses. |
 South Dakota Retailers Association - http://www.sdra.org/ 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. |
 Washington Retail Association - http://www.retailassociation.org/ The eyes, ears and voice of Washington Retailers. |
 Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association - http://www.iema.org/ The non-profit retail trade organization serving merchants of video and computer games. Features news, services and membership information. |
 North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) - http://www.ncrma.org/ Includes membership information, publications, and legislative data. |
 The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire - http://www.rmanh.org/ Membership details, PAC, dues, news and legislative updates, and contact information. |
 In-Store Marketing Institute - http://www.instoremarketer.org/ Information and education on in-store marketing, including articles, images, research, and presentations on point-of-purchase advertising. |
 National Pawnbrokers Association - http://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org Information about services, location of members, how to join, and contact form. |
 Virginia Retail Merchants Association - http://www.virginiaretail.org Dedicated to providing legislative representation and discounted business services, includes legislative reports, meeting schedules and membership information. |
 Alabama Retail Association - http://www.alabamaretail.org/ Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama. |
 New Jersey Retail Merchants Association - http://www.njrma.org/ Publications, events, government affairs, committees, related links, and membership details. |
 American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) - http://www.astratoy.org Provides an opportunity for specialty toy retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives to come together to strengthen and expand the specialty toy market. |
 Fair Trade Federation - http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ Association of businesses, including retailers, committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged. |
 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) - http://www.nacsonline.com/ International trade group representing retailers and suppliers. Includes news, buyer's guide, events, membership information, and industry resources. |
 Retail Industry Leaders Association - http://www.retail-leaders.org/ International alliance of retailers and retail product and service suppliers. Includes membership and event information. |
 Minnesota Retail Merchants Association - http://www.mnretail.org/ A statewide trade association that provides legislative advocacy and money-saving services to small and large retailers. |
 CBA - http://www.cbaonline.org/ International trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. Features member services and training resources. |
 Wyoming Retail Merchants Association - http://www.wyoretail.org/ News, details about the group, member benefits, retail issues, and contact information. |
 Northern Ireland Region of Shopping Centres - http://www.shoppingcentresni.com/ Promotes area shopping centers and communication between center managers. Features members area with reports and meeting minutes. |
 Association for Retail Technology Standards - http://www.nrf-arts.org/ Retailer driven membership organization dedicated to creating an international, barrier-free technology environment for retailers. |
 New Zealand Retailers Association - http://www.retail.org.nz/ Details about the group, member benefits, news, how to join, related links, and contact information. |
 Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Incorporated - http://www.pagasa.org.ph 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. |
 Tennessee Retail Association - http://www.tnretail.com Advocates for the concerns and needs of the retail industry in Tennessee. |
 Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) - http://www.entmerch.org/ Not-for-profit trade association representing DVD and video game retailers, distributors, and suppliers. Includes membership information and industry resources. |
 Rural Shops Alliance - http://www.rural-shops-alliance.co.uk/ UK association of retailers offering support and advice to village shops and other rural retailers. Features events and membership information. |