List Of State Retail Organizations
If you are thinking of starting a retail business in your state, you will want to have as much help as possible. According to the NRF, over 98% of all retail businesses have fewer than 50 employees so they are ready to help you. Contact your state retail association to get the best advice about retailing in your state. You may be looking for the national retail federation, headquartered in Washington, D.C. The NFR provides businesses with many resources. Education, conference announcements, and upcoming trends. Here at BowsNBags, we want your business to prosper.
Alabama Retail Association
7265 Halcyon Summit DriveMontgomery, Alabama 36117
334-263-5757
https://alabamaretail.org/
Alabama retailers employ some 400,000 of our great state's citizens, making retail Alabama's largest employer.
Arizona Retailers Association
224 W. 2nd StreetMesa, Arizona 85201
480-833-0009
http://www.azretailers.com/
An ARA membership is a value driven and proven method of ensuring that retail interests remain a top priority in Arizona.
Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association
1123 South University, Suite 718Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
501-664-8680
http://agrma.org/
As a combination of two of the most powerful forces in the Arkansas business community, the Grocers & Retail Merchants Association is one of the largest and most active trade organizations in the state, with member locations in cities and towns throughout Arkansas.
California Retailers Association
980 9th Street, Suite 2100Sacramento, California 95814
916-443-1975
http://www.calretailers.com
For 78 years, CRA has worked on behalf of California's retail industry which currently operates over 164,200 stores with sales in excess of $571 billion annually and employing 2,776,000 people which is nearly one fifth of California's total employment.
Colorado Retail Council
1580 Lincoln Street Address 2: Suite 1125Denver, Colorado 80203
303-355-1066
http://www.coloradoretail.org
Our membership represents over 1500 retail locations throughout Colorado and includes six of the top-ten private employers in the state.
Connecticut Retail Merchants Association
60 Forest StreetHartford, Connecticut 06105
860-527-1044
http://www.crmaonline.com
According to NRF's Retail's Impact data, there are an estimated 472,518 jobs supported by retail in Connecticut and a total of 41,900 retail establishments across the state. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) impact in Connecticut is $34.2 billion - 14 percent of the state's total GDP. "One out of every five people is supported by a job in retail," Phelan said.
Delaware Retail Council, Inc.
PO BOX 671Wilmington, Delaware 19899
302-655-7221
http://www.dscc.com
Thanks to business-friendly legislation, a focus on world-class education and job creation, tax-free shopping, and a variety of leisure options, thousands of people move to Delaware each year.
Florida Retail Federation
227 South Adams St.Tallahassee, Florida 32301
888-357-3824
http://www.frf.org
From its founding, the Florida Retail Federation has been driven by companies and individuals who are passionate about defending the retail industry. Today's retailers are carrying on that proud legacy by advocating for the free market principles that allow our industry to thrive.
Georgia Retail Association
227 South Adams St.Tallahassee, Florida 32301
678-401-6061
http://www.georgiaretail.org
Since 1961, the Georgia Retail Association has protected Georgia's retailers from unreasonable taxes, fees, regulations and legislation because not everyone understands and appreciates your business like you do - and that includes the vast majority of the state's legislators and regulators.
Retail Merchants of Hawaii
P.O. Box 1956Honolulu, Hawaii 96805
808-592-4200
https://www.rmhawaii.org/
The retail industry is the largest single generator of general excise tax revenue and employs almost 20% of the workforce in the State of Hawaii.
Idaho Retailers Association
816 W. Bannock St., Suite 105Boise, Idaho 83702
208-342-0010
http://www.idahoretailers.org
IRA includes all types of retailers in all parts of the state, including the largest national chains to the smallest independent retailers. Members include wholesalers, dealers, and professional services, in addition to stores like grocery, convenience, department, drug, hardware, apparel, building supply, office supply, and on and on.
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
19 S. LaSalle St., Suite 300Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-726-4600
http://irma.org/
IRMA represents more than 23,000 stores of all sizes and merchandise lines.
Indiana Retail Council
1 N Capitol Ave #430Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-632-7391
http://www.iceaonline.com/
ICEA is like having an additional set of hands on staff. Members can contact the ICEA office with questions about trends, benchmarking, board development, sample policies, membership programs, how to coordinate events, and so much more.
Iowa Retail Federation
P.O. Box 377Iowa City, Iowa 52240
https://nrf.com/advocacy/retails-impact/ia
In the digital age, retailers have to be selective about which technologies they choose to adopt and employ when reaching their customers.
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
835 SW Topeka BlvdTopeka, Kansas 66612
785-357-6321
http://www.kansaschamber.org
The Kansas Chamber continuously leads efforts to pass pro-business legislation by drafting language, building coalitions, testifying on each bill, engaging in direct lobbying and ultimately ensuring passage.
Kentucky Retail Federation
512 Capital AvenueFrankfort, Kentucky 40601
502-875-1444
http://kyretail.com/
Kentucky's retail industry employs 380 thousand Kentuckians and pays more than $9.3 billion in wages annually. Retailers collect over $2.8 billion in state sales tax and pay millions in other taxes to state and local governments.
Louisiana Retailers Association
4021 W.E. Heck CourtBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
225-344-9481
http://www.laretail.org
The Louisiana Retailers Association is a full-service membership trade association representing over 4,000 storefronts, ranging in all size and types throughout Louisiana.
Retail Association of Maine
45 Melville Street #1Augusta, Maine 04330
207-623-1149
http://www.retailmaine.org/
Maine's retail businesses are facing more competition and greater challenges today than ever before. In such an environment, it is essential to have an advocate to ward off burdensome laws and regulations that add to the cost and reduce business efficiency.
Maryland Retailers Association
171 Conduit StreetAnnapolis, Maryland 21401
410-269-1440
http://www.mdra.org
Founded on the belief that merchants could achieve more as a group than any one merchant acting alone, MRA is dedicated solely to the interests and progress of the retail industry. MRA brings the full weight of the merchant community to help any one member or segment.
Retailers Association of Massachusetts
18 Tremont Street, STE 810Boston, Massachusetts 02108
617-523-1900
http://www.retailersma.org
We provide our members with valuable regulatory and policy briefings, money-saving tools, and highly-effective representation on Beacon Hill.
Michigan Retailers Association
603 South Washington AvenueLansing, Michigan 48933
517.372.5656
http://www.retailers.com/mra/
Retailers provide more than $100 billion worth of goods and services annually to consumers in Michigan and employ 450,000 Michiganians.
Minnesota Retailers Association
400 Robert Street North, Suite 1540St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
651-227-6632
http://www.mnretail.org/
Through several publications MnRA is able to educate retailers about key issues that touch their bottom line.
Mississippi Retail & Grocers Association
4785 I-55 North, St. 103Jackson, Missouri 39206
601-362-8900
http://msrga.com
MSRGA commits to do any acts that may tend to benefit the retail industry, as well as producers and consumers of goods, wares, merchandise, and food products.
Missouri Retailers Association
619 E. Capitol Ave.Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
573-636-5128
http://www.moretailers.com
To serve the business of all business, the Missouri Retailers Association engages a full-time staff that works year-round with state agencies, the Legislature and officials in the executive branch to help address the unique concerns of the retail industry.
Montana Retail Association
1645 Parkhill Drive, Suite 6Billings, Montana 59102
406-256-1005
http://www.mtretail.com
Our membership is comprised of businesses of all sizes and types, from locally owned to large national chains.
Nebraska Retail Federation
1610 S 70th Street, 101Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
402-474-5255
http://www.nebraskaretail.com/
Our primary mission is to represent your interests to state and federal government official1s.
Retail Association of Nevada
410 South Minnesota StreetCarson City, Nevada 89703
775-882-1700
http://www.rannv.org
The retail community contributes more than 1 billion dollars in tax revenue annually and accounts for more than 400,000 jobs with an estimated economic impact of 20 billion dollars to Nevada's economy.
Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire
48 Grandview Road, Suite 2Bow, New Hampshire 03304
603-225-9748
http://retailnh.com
The New Hampshire Retail Association serves as the "Voice of Retailing" in New Hampshire and represents the interests of our members before the State Legislature.
New Jersey Retail Merchants Association
332 West State StreetTrenton, New Jersey 08618
609-393-8006
http://www.njrma.org
As the voice of the retail industry in New Jersey, NJRMA provides a critical link between retailers and all of state government.
New Mexico Retail Association
223 N. GuadalupSanta Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-321-6893
http://www.nmretailassociation.com
The NMRA is a highly respected association that has consistently proven its ability to focus on the business of retail advocacy for an industry that provides thousands of careers, gives back to communities and drives innovative technologies and services for customers.
Retail Council of New York State
258 State StreetAlbany, New York 12210
518-465-3586
http://retailcouncilnys.com/
Promote, foster, aid, advance and protect the interests of the retailers of goods and services doing business in New York State.
North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
209 Fayetteville StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601
919-832-0811
http://www.ncrma.org
The association is the driving force behind the passage of positive legislation to help retailers. Serving more than 25,000 stores.
North Dakota Retail Association
1014 E Central AvenueBismarck, North Dakota 58502
701-223-3370
http://www.ndretail.org
The association's mission is to promote and enhance retail businesses. NDRA strives to improve the business climate in the state. It provides training and education to members while monitoring legislative and regulatory activity on the state and national level.
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
50 West Broad Street, Suite 1111Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-221-7833
http://www.ocrm.net
There is power in numbers, and the 4,400 plus members of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants gives you buying power. Our association provides affordable products and services that are critical to our members' business operations, helping them remain competitive in today's business environment.
Oklahoma Retail Council
330 NE 10th StreetOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
405-235-3669
http://www.okstatechamber.com
We have the power to deliver results that drive prosperity. Results that make Oklahoma not just a player, but a premier destination for business. Results that make it profitable for you to grow revenues, create jobs, and command markets.
Associated Oregon Industries Retail Council
1149 Court Street NESalem, Oregon 97301
503-588-0050
http://www.aoi.org/pub-pol/oregon-retail-council/
AOI is Oregon's largest and most influential comprehensive business association advocating for a vigorous business climate in Oregon. Our membership is comprised of large and small companies from all business classifications in Oregon.
Pennsylvania Retailers Association
224 Pine StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
717-233-7976
http://www.paretailers.org
The Pennsylvania Retailers' Association is the premier retail trade association in Pennsylvania whose encompassing membership consists of small and large independent retailers as well as the national retail chains.
Rhode Island Retail Federation
Unknown,
https://nrf.com/advocacy/retails-impact/ri
Rhode Island has four times as many retail jobs as Provident boat show attendees.
South Carolina Retail Association
209 Fayetteville StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601
919-832-0811
http://www.ncrma.org
Owning your own business can be overwhelming. Membership in NCRMA ensures that you have the resources, support and facts you need to make running your business easier and more profitable.
South Dakota Retailers Association
320 E. Capitol AvePierre, South Dakota 57501
605-224-5050
https://www.sdra.org/
The South Dakota Retailers Association is a 3,900-member statewide business organization, based in Pierre, South Dakota.
Tennessee Retail Association
611 Commerce StreetNashville, Tennessee 37203
615-256-4771
http://tnretail.com/
Tennessee's 79,000 retail businesses employ and support over 890,000 Tennesseans and pay billions in salaries, benefits and taxes each year.
Texas Retailers Association
400 West 15th Street, Suite 1405Austin, Texas 78701
512-472-8261
http://www.txretailers.org/
Detecting and preventing internal and external theft continues to be one of the greatest challenges facing retailers. We offer courses designed to help your company's loss prevention efforts and include: Preventing Shoplifting, Detecting Charge Card Fraud, Detecting Counterfeit Currency, Handling Fraudulent Checks, and Preventing Employee Theft.
Utah Retail Merchants Association
4286 South Main StreetMurray, Utah 84020
4286 South Main Street
http://www.utahretail.com
The mission of the Utah Retail Merchants Association is to advance and serve our members' common business interests and support retail industry in Utah.
Vermont Retail Association
148 State StreetMontpelier, Vermont 05602
802-839-1928
http://vtrga.org
We are an association of merchants and trade partners united to promote the sustainable growth of our industry through the Educational, Economic and Public Policy needs of our members. - See more at: http://vtrga.org/ourstory#sthash.U0whlyKV.dpuf
Virginia Retail Merchants Association
1025 Boulders Parkway, Suite 110N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23225
804-649-0789
http://www.virginiaretail.org
The Retail Industry is the largest private employer in the state. The sales tax applied to our industry is the largest single contributor to Virginia's budget. With over 100,000 retailers in Virginia we are the life blood of the Commonwealth.
Washington Retail Association
618 Quince St SEOlympia, Washington 98501
360-943-9198
http://retailassociation.org/
Advocate for the retail industry to the public and at all levels of government and provide members programs of value. 881,938 retail jobs in Washington.
West Virginia Retailers Association
2110 Kanawha Blvd E.Charleston, West Virginia 25311
304-342-1183
http://www.wvretailers.com
The goal of WVRA is to represent the legislative, regulatory and political interests of the retail industry.
Wisconsin Retail Merchants Association
44 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 605AMadison, Wisconsin 53703
608-250-4685
http://www.wiretailers.com
Our retailers and wholesalers provide competitively priced goods and services and 45,000 jobs throughout Wisconsin. As they work hard to keep business in Wisconsin, we work hard to represent their interests in Madison.
Wyoming Retail Association
P.O. Box 1003Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003
307-634-8816
http://www.wyoretail.org/
The WRA is Wyoming's Voice of Retail. We are managed by a 14 person Board of Directors representing all of the retail sector, from large corporations to small stores. Whether you are a multi-million dollar discount store, or a smaller "Mom and Pop" retailer, the WRA is your source for retail representation, information, and education.