We are your local hardware store and part of your community. Ace Hardware has 5,000+ stores internationally with most of those stores independently owned & operated by local entrepreneurs. While other retailers become large & impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and personal. Ace is the Place with the Helpful Hardware Folks.
The mission of the AIFD is to advance the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form. Established in 1965, today AIFD is the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is an organization for interior designers, students, manufacturers and suppliers (13,500 design members).
An international not-for-profit, member-driven trade organization serving the specialty toy industry, ASTRA strives to engage, elevate and promote its members through connection, education and events. Members consist of more than 1,800 independent retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives located mainly in the U.S. and North America.
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the golf retail industry through education, networking, and fostering relationships between golf merchandisers and vendors. Serves as the leading authority in golf retail, providing its members with educational programs, market insights, and business development opportunities. 850 buyer members oversee retail operations at over 1,200 golf shops across the U.S. and internationally, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion.
Brixy is a trade association for 180 independent baby boutiques across North America. Our stores carry a variety of categories including baby gifts, nursery décor, baby gear and other accessories. Brixy shops range in size and product selection but must all have a brick-and-mortar presence.
Non-profit organization equipping the Christian retail industry to thrive in business and ministry. Over 400 independent book and gift store members join together to support those who produce, sell and distribute Christian products.
CRAFT is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the growth and vitality of the craft industry by supporting, developing and celebrating the business of handmade American craft. Its membership includes retailers who sell handmade products and wholesale artists. Representing 500+ storefronts and 300+ artist studios across 30 states, CRAFT champions the growth and vitality of the craft industry.
Design Centers International is the leading organization that brings together the experience and insights of design center owners and managers in their support of luxury brands, manufacturers, and the interior design community that they serve.
The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is a trade association of U.S. and Canadian fair trade businesses. FTF membership represents an entire organization, not just an individual product. This high bar of fair trade means each and every business decision is made with the well-being of artisans and farmers in mind.
The Furniture Marketing Group (FMG) is the premier home furnishings network and buying group of independent retail furniture dealers in the nation. FMG currently represents over 1,050 storefronts with cumulative annual sales approaching $5 billion, with membership spanning across the entire U.S. and reaching Canada.
GAIDP works diligently with our legislative lobbyist to fulfill the goal of serving as the “eyes and ears” at the capitol for Georgia's Interior Design community. Membership is important so that you can add the weight of your voice and vote, reinforcing the message that our legislators have a constituency that seeks their support in protecting the rights and privileges of interior designer professionals in the State of Georgia.
GC Buying Group is the leading, original buying group in the housewares industry, dedicated to the success of independent retailers since 1981. Their mission is to keep the independent retailer independent, while providing solutions for competition and alleviating big store advantage. GC Buying Group has over 300 brick and mortar kitchenware, hardware and small department store locations across the nation and negotiates with over 200 vendors.
Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) was formed in 2000, as the gift and home industry’s non-profit professional trade association. The Association was designed to help and encourage vendors, sales agencies, industry affiliates and retailers to work together, improving relationships and making business better by providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with industry leaders. Essentially, the Gift & Home Trade Association creates a national forum connecting industry leaders in their pursuit of ideas, innovations, and best practices to advance business progress.
The Good Toy Group is a marketing cooperative and buying group for independent specialty toy stores across the country that focus on quality toys for children of all ages.
Non-profit U.S. trade association that serves the greeting card industry, promotes the tradition of sending greeting cards, helps members grow their businesses through leadership/advocacy on industry issues, and honors the best cards each year. GCA has over 230 American and international publishers from start-ups to established companies of all sizes, as well as suppliers that provide production services and product distribution to the industry.
HTI has proudly supported independent brick-and-mortar kitchenware retailers since 1998. Equips members with tools, knowledge and insights to confidently and profitably operate successful kitchenware stores. Members benefit from exclusive vendor partnerships and personalized consulting services tailored to both new and established retailers. HTI has 130 members operating over 140 brick and mortar independent locations across the U.S. and Canada.
HSRA™ provides expert training, knowledge, and support to home stagers and re-designers throughout the world. It ensures top service and results to its clients and business partners. HSRA welcomes every stager and re-designer, regardless of his or her previous professional training.
Non-profit trade association and buying group serving independent college stores formally affiliated with higher education institutions as well as vendors offering products and services suitable for college stores (and who want to drive incremental sales and increase brand recognition). Represents 275 independent college store members with approximately 320 to 350 storefronts in the U.S., Canada and other territories with aggregate sales totaling $1.4 billion.
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), based in High Point, N.C., represents manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives and designers of outdoor furnishings plus suppliers to the industry. ICFA supports and promotes the growth of the outdoor and casual furnishings industry through professional education, networking and development.
MAI Retailers is a national collective of independently owned gift and specialty retailers focused on personalization, gift and trend-forward merchandise. Members are passionate entrepreneurs driving product discovery and customer experience in their communities. Over 40 storefronts across the United States, with strong regional concentration in the South and Southeast; collectively represent an estimated $55+ million in annual sales and growing.
The Munce Group provides direct mail print catalogs to end consumers, as well as digital marketing and custom in-store, putting quality Christian products into hands of people everywhere, quickly and efficiently with over 250 Christian retail storefronts nationwide.
A community of nonprofit retail professionals who share the same goals: a thriving store that extends the visitor experience. With over 1,200 institutions and vendors worldwide, the MSA is an invaluable resource for seeking advice, building partnerships and connecting with top product developers and vendors. Over 700 museums and cultural institutions, over 450 wholesale vendor members; an international organization based in the U.S.
Floral industry leaders network to develop and improve services to members and respective associations, and strive for cooperative effort in problem solving; the dissemination of information to its members; and educational enlightenment relative to association management.
Entrepreneurial farm families who invite customers to visit our farms and experience the food and the fun we create to sustain our livelihood. Our membership is made up of farmers, industry suppliers, farmers’ market participants, and government officials. Together we work to advance agritourism including on-farm retail, pick-your-own, consumer-supported agriculture, direct delivery, and farmers' markets. Approximately 150 farm stores selling items other than fruit/vegetables across the U.S. and Canada.
The Parable Group is a full-service Christian retail marketing group with diverse services, encompassing everything from print and digital marketing to in-store merchandising, data analytics, and web development. We specialize in crafting personalized solutions that drive measurable results for Christian retailers, serving over 100 independent retail bookstores with marketing and buying services.
Purchasing Power Plus is the nation's premier buying group for hospital gift shops, serving more than 750 stores. Empowering our retail members with significant savings opportunities, PPP veterans offer seasonal product recommendations, market trend forecasts and education tailored for our niche. We share our retail members' passion for retail and strive to increase the profitability of each store.
A franchise of independently owned shoppes focused on value and customer service. Product assortments are evenly split between home decor and apparel, with franchisees utilizing a variety of buying options. 48 primarily brick and mortar locations are concentrated in Midwest and Northwest rural and suburban areas.
Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) is the trade association for professional real estate stagers and redesigners. RESA is a 501 (c) 6 Non-Profit association. RESA members are a global community of professional home stagers, redesigners, decorators and real estate professionals who are committed to advancing professionalism and excellence in real estate staging.
A select group of gift and toy retailers focusing on fashion, toys/children, kitchen/gourmet, fragrancing and other giftable products. With over 800 rooftops nationwide located throughout the country, SWBG is dedicated to the common goal of excellence in retailing.
SIA services anyone working in the spa, salon, medical spa, massage and wellness channel. Free to belong, we are supported by our vendor and service members. Benefit package includes trends, strategic planning, discounts to vendors, access to American Spa Magazine and more. 121,000 members strong, mostly in North America, but extending around the globe.
A retailer-owned hardware wholesaler based in Chicago, IL. Retailers have retail independence to purchase competitive assortments, industry recognized vendors from the warehouse, and thousands of drop ship vendor programs to be competitive and unique in their own marketplace. Over 4500 independent retailer locations worldwide operating under the store identities of True Value, True Value Rental and Home & Garden Showplace.
Wild Birds Unlimited is dedicated to helping people attract more beautiful birds to their yard with expertly-designed bird foods and bird feeding products. Each of the company's more than 330 retail stores across the US and Canada serves as a community resource and provides trusted local advice about backyard bird feeding.
WithIt is dedicated to encouraging and developing leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries. The organization consists of 650 members encompassing innovators, industry influencers and thought leaders across the U.S. and Canada.
A professional organization for individuals working in and for zoo, aquarium, garden and nature related industries as gift buyers. ZAG promotes and facilitates enhanced industry-related communication amongst members by providing operational resources, sound management techniques and trends. Over 300 individuals, overseeing more than 600 stores, working as on-site gift buyers across the globe.