Phil's Forum for Independent Retailer Success
"Helping Independent Retailers to Succeed"
Phil Wrzesinski, President of Toy House and Baby Too, one of the 25 best independent stores in America, shares his experience and strategies in retail and marketing to help you have retail success.
ASSOCIATIONS
National Flea Market Association
The National Flea Market Association exists to serve the public interest and to benefit the flea market industry by fostering high standards of business conduct which merits public trust. www.fleamarkets.org
National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution. A tremendous resource!
www.nrf.com
North Amercian Retail Dealers Association
NARDA'S mission is to provide the power of knowledge to independent retailers through progressive education, information and services, with friendly and prompt service.
www.narda.com
Retail Industry Leaders Association
(Formerly IMRA) The world's leading alliance of retailers and their product and service suppliers. RILA leads and serves the most successful and innovative retailers and suppliers through the delivery of world-class education, innovation and advocacy.
www.retail-leaders.org
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
The Illinois Retail Mechants Association is one of the largest state retail organizations in the United States. IRMA can help protect your interests in state government, save you money, and keep you informed.
www.retail-leaders.org
ORGANIZATIONS
National Federation of Independent Business
The nation's largest small-business advocacy group representing the consensus views of its 600,000 members in DC and all 50 state capitals.
www.nfib.com
SCORE
SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
www.score.org
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