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| Business - Cooperatives - Retail Trade |
 | Bicycle Doctor
http://www.bicycledoctor.co.uk/
Worker co-op providing cycle and bike equipment in Manchester, UK. Includes bicycle FAQ, online catalog, and links to bicycle groups in England. |
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 | Co-op Group
http://www.co-op.co.uk/
The world's largest co-operative society, with activity in a number of retail sectors, and subsidiaries in insurance and financial services. |
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 | Co-operative Group Limited
http://www.co-operative.coop/
A UK consumer co-operative active in northwestern England, offering services and products as diverse as food, furniture, travel and funerals. |
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| Business - Retail Trade - Associations |
 | International Fur Trade Federation
http://www.iftf.com/
IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur trade associations and organisations. |
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 | American Booksellers Association
http://www.bookweb.org/
Trade organization devoted to the support of booksellers. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | National Retail Hardware Association
http://www.nrha.org/
Industry resource center. |
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 | National Automatic Merchandising Association
http://www.vending.org/
The world's largest association serving the retail vending, OCS and food service industries. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Alabama Retail Association
http://www.alabamaretail.org/
Helpful information and benefits for retail businesses in Alabama. |
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 | 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. |
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 | National Association of Chain Drug Stores
http://www.nacds.org/
Membership includes chain drug retailers plus manufacturers, publishers, and advertising agencies. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | International Council of Shopping Centers
http://www.icsc.org/
Trade organization for the international shopping center industry. |
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 | Washington Retail Association
http://www.retailassociation.org/
The eyes, ears and voice of Washington Retailers. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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 joi |
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 | 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. |
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 | The Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire
http://www.rmanh.org/
Membership details, PAC, dues, news and legislative updates, and contact information. |
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 | Wyoming Retail Merchants Association
http://www.wyoretail.org/
News, details about the group, member benefits, retail issues, and contact information. |
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 | New Zealand Retailers Association
http://www.retail.org.nz/
Details about the group, member benefits, news, how to join, related links, and contact information. |
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 | New Jersey Retail Merchants Association
http://www.njrma.org/
Publications, events, government affairs, committees, related links, and membership details. |
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 | North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)
http://www.ncrma.org/
Includes membership information, publications, and legislative data. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Australasian Association of Convenience Stores
http://www.aacs.org.au/
Supports convenience store retailers and suppliers. Features calendar, industry reports, and training courses. |
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 | Museum Store Association
http://www.museumdistrict.com/
Provides education and resources for museum store retailers. Features membership information, events, job board, and industry reports. |
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 | CBA
http://www.cbaonline.org/
International trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. Features member services and training resources. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association
http://www.vpcga.com/
Non-profit, statewide trade association representing the petroleum and food industries. |
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 | Imperial Mark
http://www.imperialmark.org/
Accolade award organization given to outstanding service providers. Features history, principles, and nominations. |
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 | 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. |
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 | National Pawnbrokers Association
http://www.nationalpawnbrokers.org/
Information about services, location of members, how to join, and contact form. |
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 | Shop.org
http://www.shop.org/
Association for retailers online, providing information, research, and conferences. Includes newsletter and membership details. |
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 | Chain Drug Marketing Association
http://www.chaindrug.com/
Supports the marketing and merchandising efforts of member chain drug stores. Includes mission and membership information. |
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 | Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA)
http://www.shopdisplay.org/
Supports manufacturers of shopfittings and retail display equipment. Includes directory and membership information. |
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 | Fair Trade Federation
http://www.fairtradefederation.org/
Association of businesses, including retailers, committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Tennessee Retail Association
http://www.tnretail.com/
Advocates for the concerns and needs of the retail industry in Tennessee. |
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 | Retail Council of New York State
http://www.retailcouncilnys.com/
A full service trade association that offers merchant account services, workers compensation, statutory disability insurance, government relations, and other insurances. New York, USA. |
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 | Association of Convenience Stores
http://www.acs.org.uk/
The campaigning voice of UK shops. Includes information on membership, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news. |
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 | Shelfspace
http://www.shelfspace.ca/
Western Canada trade community. |
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 | Australian Retailers Association Victoria
http://www.retail.org.au/
Retail employer organization providing seminars, publications and support. |
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 | Craft & Hobby Association
http://www.craftandhobby.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. |
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 | Retail Industry Leaders Association
http://www.rila.org/
International alliance of retailers and retail product and service suppliers. Includes membership and event information. |
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| Business - Retail Trade - Conferences |
 | Outdoor Retailer Expo
http://www.outdoorretailer.com/
Producers of Summer and Winter Markets, outdoor specialty trade shows. Includes event coverage, booth, registration and travel information. |
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 | Show Pros International, LLC
http://www.showprosintl.com/
Denver and Nashville home decorating and remodeling show. Open to the public. |
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 | International Fine Art Expositions
http://www.ifae.com/
International fairs and educational seminars for art dealers. |
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 | Logicon
http://www.wbr.co.uk/logiconeurope/index.html
FMCG, retail and supply chain conference. |
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 | The Retail Conference
http://www.retailconference.co.uk/
Annual thought leadership and networking event supported by the British Retail Consortium. |
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| Business - Retail Trade - Consulting |
 | McMillan Doolittle Retail Consultants
http://www.mcmillandoolittle.com/
Specialize in retail strategy and new store concept development. Provide support in developing e-commerce strategies for retailers. |
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 | Martec International
http://www.martec-international.com/
Retail consultants and trainers, also offering a variety of publications. |
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 | Dart Data Systems
http://www.dart-data-systems.co.uk/
Consultants to the retail petroleum industry. |
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 | Retail International
http://www.retailinternational.co.uk/
International retail and shopping center consultant specialising in the Arab Gulf States, Saudi Arabia, Middle East region, Central Europe and Asia. |
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 | Retail Planning Associates
http://www.rpaworldwide.com/
Defining retail strategies, designing retail environments, and implementing recommendations. |
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 | Chrysalis Strategic Retail Consultants
http://www.chrysalis-retail.com/
International expansion and franchising consultants. Includes areas of specialty and contact information. |
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 | The Strategic Edge, Inc.
http://www.thestrategicedge.com/
A consulting firm serving the retail, real estate, and planning industries. |
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 | Ebeltoft Group
http://www.ebeltoftgroup.com/
International consortium of consultants offering an array of retail and business services. |
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 | Gordon Brothers Group, LLC
http://www.gordonbrothers.com/
Inventory and asset redeployment, capital solutions, asset management and advisory services, specializing in retail and consumer goods. |
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 | Retail Vision
http://www.retail-vision.co.uk/
Specializes in planograms, imaging, store planning, category management and retail consulting. |
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 | Clicks and Mortar Consulting
http://www.candmc.com/
Strategy, start-up and store operations consulting. Includes services and background. |
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 | Sussex Retail Management
http://www.sussexretail.com/
Management advisory services, training programs and keynote presentations. |
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 | Retail Expert Inc.
http://www.retailexpert.com/
Products and services are focused on large retail organizations interested data management technologies. Loss prevention, sales audit, freight management, refund management, and customer loyalty disciplines. |
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 | Delta Associates Inc.
http://www.delta-assoc.com/
Category management and organizational effectiveness consulting firm, in-depth training on category management, negotiating skills, and presentation skills. |
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 | Cindy Jones Associates
http://www.cindyjonesassociates.com/hospitalgiftshop/
Store design and consulting services to hospital gift shops. Includes newsletter, plus training workshops and materials. |
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 | Imaginif Strategic Retail Design NV
http://www.imaginif.com/
Strategic retail design services, store concept and brand development, in-store communication and project implementation. |
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 | Outcalt and Johnson: Retail Strategists, LLC
http://www.outcaltjohnson.com/
Consulting services including strategic planning, market analysis, and transition management. Also offers financial planning tool and training. |
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 | Quitting Business, Inc.
http://www.quittingbusiness.com/
Provides consulting for business liquidation exit strategies and retail store inventory reduction. |
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 | Spence & Co
http://www.spenceco.com/
Independent retail firm. Features services and industry experience. |
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 | Space-it
http://www.spaceit.se/
Merchandise planning and optimization consulting and systems development in Scandinavia. |
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 | Lafontaine Retail Consulting
http://www.retailessentials.com/
Planning, development, and retail operations consultant. |
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 | Retail Ingenuity
http://www.retailingenuity.com/
Inventory consulting and management strategy for independent retailers. |
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 | Retail Forward
http://www.retailforward.com/
Management consulting, market research, and executive development firm specialising in retail intelligence and strategies. |
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 | GARR Consulting Group
http://www.garrconsultinggroup.com/
Retail and distribution consultants. Features services and articles. |
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 | Business At Hand, Inc.
http://business-at-hand.ca/
Providing business consulting, IT, and Canadian expatriate support for small retailers. |
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 | Nu-Retail
http://www.nu-retail.com/
Retail research specializing in pharmacy. Includes reports and contact information. |
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 | Williams Associates
http://www.advantageprogram.com/
Retail consulting service for hospital gift shop operators. |
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 | RCT Systems Inc,
http://www.rctanalytics.com/
Provides retail customer traffic-based information and consulting to shopping centers, retail, and related industries. |
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 | JMX Corporation
http://www.jmxco.com/
Online retailing consulting. Includes services and company history. |
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 | Centre for Retail Research
http://www.retailresearch.org/
UK research, analysis and consulting firm. Features areas of expertise, reports, and contacts. |
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 | Hawkins Strategic
http://www.hawkinsstrategic.com/
Business strategy consultants specializing in customer data analysis and integration into financial and management reporting. |
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 | Allen & Associates Consulting, Inc.
http://www.debbieallen.com/
Customer service, team building, sales and marketing presentations and consulting. Features articles, newsletter, and contacts. |
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 | Terri Kabachnick
http://www.terrikabachnick.com/
International professional speaker and consultant, specializing in retail productivity and retention. |
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 | Willard Bishop Consulting
http://www.bishopconsulting.com/
Marketing strategies and data modeling to improve the retail consumer experience. |
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 | Demand Clarity Inc.
http://www.demandclarity.com/
Specializes in designing and implementing demand and supply planning processes for medium to large size retailers. Site features articles, testimonials, and newsletter. |
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 | The Planning Factory Ltd.
http://www.planfact.co.uk/
Merchandise, assortment and range planning, plus financial budgeting solutions and consulting. Includes case studies and capabilities. |
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 | Expert Retail Systems
http://www.expertretail.com/
Supplies specialized solutions, support, project management, custom design and consultancy services to retailers in South Africa and Zimbabwe. |
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 | The Retail Doctor
http://www.theretaildoctor.co.uk/
UK consultancy for high street outlets, restaurants, online retail and startups. Includes services and contact information. |
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 | HIM
http://www.him.uk.com/
UK consultancy specializing in consumer shopping behavior and preferences. Includes reports, events, and services. |
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 | Retail Thinking
http://www.retailthinking.co.uk/
Management, shopfitting design and consultanting for historic houses, museums and visitor attractions. |
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 | Merchant Boosters
http://www.merchantboosters.5u.com/
Retail consultant specializing in the Internals, merchandising, operations and inventory management procedures. |
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 | Javelin Group
http://www.javelingroup.com/
Strategy and due diligence, merchandising process and fulfilment, store performance, store locations and retail technology consultancy. |
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 | DMSRetail
http://www.dmsretail.com/
Consulting, services and training company. Includes newsletter, question and answer, and services. |
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 | Evans and Company Consultants Inc.
http://www.evanscompany.com/
Management and marketing consultants specializing in services to facilitate cross border expansion and new market entry. |
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 | Clear Thinking Group
http://www.clearthinkinggrp.com/
Provides retail and inventory advice. |
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 | Fripp Sandeman and Partners
http://www.fspretail.co.uk/
Shopping center specialists developing profit improvement strategies for commercial retail properties, including pre-acquisition surveys, due diligence, and performance optimization. |
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 | Gilliam & Co.
http://www.gilliamco.com/
Research and business advisory firm, specializing in all forms of retail. Includes news and capabilities. |
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 | Insight Retail Consultants
http://www.insightretail.com/
Range of retail consulting services, including strategy, franchise development, mystery shopping, property management, and consumer research. |
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 | RIEBE Retail Services
http://www.riebe.ch/
Consultancy services and broker for retail space in Switzerland. |
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 | Newmarketbuilders
http://www.newmarketbuilders.com/
Boutique firm providing information products and consulting services. |
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 | Marvin Traub Associates
http://www.marvintraub.com/
Retail consulting and international brand building. Includes capabilities and case studies. |
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 | GoldStar Consulting
http://www.goldstarconsulting.com/
Merchandising, pricing, business process improvement and organizational consulting services. |
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 | Hot Pod Communications
http://www.hotpod.net.au/
Australian consultancy for small businesses specialising in food and retail. Includes services and contacts. |
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 | Partners in Retail
http://www.partnersinretail.co.uk/
Strategy, brand, and performance consultancy in interim or non-execuitive roles. Includes services and experience. |
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 | Retail Benchmarks
http://retailbenchmarks.com/
Provides monthly reports that benchmark performance results and process characteristics. Includes forums and membership information. |
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 | ThinkCustomer
http://www.thinkcustomer.co.uk/
Visual merchandising services and training, customer service training, brand management, and fashion product range consultants. |
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 | Course C Industries
http://www.coursec.com/
Retail solutions for manufacturers. |
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 | Davidowitz & Associates, Inc.
http://davidowitzassociates.com/
Retail consulting and investment banking firm. |
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 | Alternative Branding
http://www.alternative-branding.com/
Assists retailers with licensing strategies. |
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 | Integrated Retail
http://www.integratedretail.com/
International consultants offering brand strategy, marketing, IT implementation, POS software, inventory management, and acquisition due diligence. |
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 | Indie Retailer
http://www.indieretailer.com/
Resource for independent retailers to share ideas, concepts, sales and marketing strategies. Includes weblog and articles. |
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 | J.C.Williams Group
http://www.jcwg.com/
Global retail consultants with expertise in strategy and best practice across all sales channels. |
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 | Doyle and Associates
http://www.doyleandassociates.com/
Helps museums, cultural institutions, independent and specialty retailers evaluate, develop, plan, enhance and optimize their retail venues. |
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 | Fleming + TeeKing
http://www.flemingteeking.com/
Retail strategy consulting firm specializing in market and brand positioning, organizational development and design, merchandising and store operations, information technology and systems. |
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 | Belux Hong Kong
http://www.beluxhk.com/
Business services, consulting and branded home and building products. |
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 | Trade Intelligence
http://www.tradeintelligence.co.za/
Offers news, training and business information about South Africa's major retailers and wholesalers for the fast moving consumer goods industry. |
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 | Retail Clarity Consulting Services
http://retailclarity.com/
Store design and branding, positioning strategy development, and vision deployment consultants. Includes clients, services and portfolio. |
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 | Hurlbut & Associates
http://hurlbutassociates.com/
Retail consultants and business advisors to small and independent retailers focusing on strategic, operational, merchandising and inventory management issues. |
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 | Scheduling Dynamics
http://www.officelivenow.com/
Labor scheduling consultants. Includes services, clients, and frequently asked questions. |
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 | Solomon Consulting
http://www.solomon-consulting.co.uk/
Provides research management services and bespoke analysis of the retail industry. |
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 | Retail Business Analysts
http://www.retailbusinessanalysts.com.au/
Provides process and profit analysis, property valuation, training and sales force development. Includes services and contacts. |
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 | Retail Concepts
http://www.retailconcepts.com/
Multichannel retailing consultancy. Includes services, client list, and contacts. |
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 | RTC Retail Planning and Design
http://www.rtc.com/
Source for retail planning, design-build, merchandise presentation, space analysis and e-retail consulting. |
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 | Alex Cochran
http://www.alexcochran.com.au/
Retail marketing and merchandise management consultant. |
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 | Blacks Retail Analysis
http://blacksretail.com/
Professional retail services and information for the luxury apparel and fine jewelry markets. |
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 | John Stanley Associates
http://www.johnstanley.com.au/
Retail consultant and speaker specializing in merchandising, team and image building, customer service and sales training. |
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 | Retail Management Consultants
http://www.whalinonretail.com/
George Whalin's approach to building a successful retail business is based on practical ideas, concepts, and sound principles. |
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| Business - Retail Trade - Directories |
 | Independent Record Store Directory
http://www.the-ird.com/
Directory of independent record stores. Includes featured artists and stores and sound clips. |
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 | Industry Yellow Pages
http://www.icsc.org/ps/
International Council of Shopping Center's directory of suppliers and vendors. |
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 | Jewelry and Retail Industry Guide
http://www.smadesigngroup.com/jewelryguide/
Directory geared towards the jewelry and retail industry and consumers. Links to suppliers, retailers, magazines, and information. |
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 | FloorBiz!
http://www.floorbiz.com/
International flooring directory and guide, including retailers and manufacturers of carpet, mats, laminate floors, stone, and wood flooring, as well as flooring products. |
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 | US Pawn Shop Directory
http://www.uspawnshopdirectory.com/
The place to find or list a pawn shop anywhere in the USA. |
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 | RetailSource
http://www.retailsource.com/
Retail design, construction and visual presentation; listing associations, products and services including: store fixtures, architects, designers, distributors, manufacturers. |
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 | PawnShops.Net
http://www.pawnshops.net/
A gathering place for pawn brokers and pawnshops. |
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 | Chain Store Guide
http://www.chainstoreguide.com/
Profiling over 300,000 companies with 700,000 decision-makers. |
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| Business - Retail Trade - Education and Training |
 | Multimedia Plus, Inc.
http://multimediaplus.com/
Specializing in retail training and communications, we create dynamic and engaging programs while never losing sight of training objectives. |
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 | Employee Performance Strategies, Inc.
http://www.eps-i.com/
Performance based training services and strategies. CBT, WBT, CD-ROM, curriculum development, stand up facilitation services available. |
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 | The Training Media Company
http://www.videomedia.net/catalogretailtraining.html
Online retail training video. |
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 | Objective Management Group, Inc.
http://www.objectivemanagement.com/
Tools for evaluating sales organizations, attracting and screening sales candidates, and measuring the growth of salespeople. |
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 | STS Vocational Training
http://www.sts-training.com/
Specialised Training Services provide workbased and distance education training for Business, I.T., Retail and General Education, in South East Queensland. |
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 | Leonard Zell
http://www.zellit.com/
Professional sales training for jewelry retailers world-wide. |
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 | Merchandise Concepts
http://www.merchandiseconcepts.com/
Providing retail stores nationwide with assessments, training and consulting to make them more customer service oriented. |
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