Web Directory

» Alabama Retail Association
   Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama.
   http://www.alabamaretail.org/

» 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/

» Association of Convenience Stores
   The campaigning voice of UK shops. Includes information on membership, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news.
   http://www.acs.org.uk

» Australasian Association of Convenience Stores
   Supports convenience store retailers and suppliers. Features calendar, industry reports, and training courses.
   http://www.aacs.org.au/

» Australian Retailers Association Victoria
   Retail employer organization providing seminars, publications and support.
   http://www.retail.org.au

» CBA
   International trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. Features member services and training resources.
   http://www.cbaonline.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/

» Chain Drug Marketing Association
   Supports the marketing and merchandising efforts of member chain drug stores. Includes mission and membership information.
   http://www.chaindrug.com/

» Craft & Hobby 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.craftandhobby.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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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 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/

» 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 Council of New York State
   A full service trade association that offers merchant account services, workers compensation, statutory disability insurance, government relations, and other insurances. New York, USA.
   http://www.retailcouncilnys.com

» Retail Industry Leaders Association
   International alliance of retailers and retail product and service suppliers. Includes membership and event information.
   http://www.rila.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/

» Shelfspace
   Western Canada trade community.
   http://www.shelfspace.ca/

» 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 joi
   http://www.sdra.org/

» Tennessee Retail Association
   Advocates for the concerns and needs of the retail industry in Tennessee.
   http://www.tnretail.com

» The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire
   Membership details, PAC, dues, news and legislative updates, and contact information.
   http://www.rmanh.org/

» 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/