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ART, is the creative home furnishings network of home décor professionals who collaborate and combine their vast experience and diverse backgrounds into resources to educate, promote and support the home furnishings industry.

American Institute of Architects, Nevada Chapter (AIA) is a professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners since 1857.

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.

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.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is an organization for interior designers, students, manufacturers and suppliers (13,500 design members).

AMI-Furniture Leaders is a retailer-owned, not-for-profit corporation that leverages collective buying power to secure the best possible pricing, products, services, terms, and supply chain efficiency. By providing members with access to exclusive product lines typically reserved for major accounts, we level the playing fields, ensuring the competitiveness, profitability, and long-term success of independent retailers. Our active Board of Directors and Product Committee, in partnership with Operations and Marketing, supports members with ongoing sales and management training—reinforcing our commitment to their growth and success.

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.

BID is a nonprofit organization providing resources and business opportunities that allow black designers to flourish in the interior design industry. Their focus is creating a rich network and resource for members, clients, suppliers, manufacturers, and the industry at large that showcase the breadth of black interior designers’ creativity, influence, and professional contributions.

Based in Tustin, CA and founded in 1969, BrandSource is a 100 percent member-owned merchandising group with more than 14 billion in annual retail sales, nearly 4,500 independent dealer members in North America and close to 3,000 “branded” stores in the United States.

Brixy is a trade association for 180 independent baby boutiques across North America. Our stores carry a variety of categories including baby gifts, nursery decor, baby gear, & other accessories. Brixy shops range in size and product selection but must all have a brick and mortar presence.

Business of Design is a coaching community for independent interior designers, decorators, architects, landscapers and stagers. By becoming a member, you will not only experience the benefits of our interior design business management courses but can also continue to learn and be inspired by our monthly group coaching sessions where Kimberley Seldon answers questions and shares insights from her own practice.

For over 50 years, Cantrex Nationwide has helped independent Canadian retailers in the Applicance, Consumer Electronics, Furniture, Bedding, Photography, Floor Covering and Home Décor categories grow and prosper in an ever-changing marketplace. With more than 1,200 retail outlets in Canada, Cantrex Nationwide produces over $2.5 billion in annual retail sales. It provides its members with stronger buying power and an extensive array of advertising, educational, online marketing and financial programs and services.

The Contemporary Design Group is a national association of independent home furnishings showrooms specializing in modern and contemporary design.

CDG has become a dynamic networking and buying group, working with top manufacturers and suppliers around the world to develop the finest selection in contemporary home furnishings.

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.

Decorative Furnishings Association (DFA) are vendors, showrooms, design centers and media for definitive business transformation in the interior design industry.

Fair Trade Federation is a membership organization of businesses who practice 360° fair trade. FTF membership represents an entire organization, not just an individual product. This commitment represents a high bar of fair trade, where each and every business decision is made with the well-being of artisans and farmers in mind.

Furniture First is a buying cooperative for full-line independent furniture and mattress retailers in the US. Since 1994 the buying group has grown to 218 stockholder-members, representing over 450 furniture stores in 46 states, reporting over $2 billion in sales.

We are geographically exclusive by representation.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

The HFA, with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,500 members representing more than 13,000 storefronts globally. HFA’s exclusive programming, resources, education, events, and advocacy have shaped HFA into the leading home furnishings industry trade association and the heartbeat of the industry.

Retail hubs involving professional/volunteer retailers, managers, supervisors, volunteer services staff, foundations, auxiliaries, fundraisers—working together to enhance patient care. Operating like small department stores, offering flowers, gifts, apparel, snacks, beverages, personal care, tech for convenience and comfort of patients, visitors, staff. 6000+ healthcare and hospital facilities operate 3,500 healthcare retail shops (both for profit and non-profit) nationwide.

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.

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.

IAHSP®, The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, is the largest and longest running home staging industry trade association with thousands of members worldwide. Since 1999, IAHSP has been dedicated to advancing the education and staging excellence of home staging industry professionals as they prepare homes for sale. Our members serve the public to the best of their ability built upon the principles, practices, and education found in approved courses and designations required for membership.

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.

The Interior Design Society (IDS) is a national organization dedicated to supporting residential interior designers, including independent designers, decorators, students, and industry professionals, through education, networking, business resources, and recognition programs.

IFDA is an international association for the entire furnishings and design industry with chapters across the United States and in Japan as well as members around the world.

International Interior Design Association - Southwest Chapter (IIDA SW) is the Southwest Chapter of IIDA consists of over 300 members in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas.

We exist to empower and unite independent retailers through community, education, and innovation – giving them the tools, knowledge, and support they need to run successful, resilient businesses in the modern era of retail.

The Las Vegas Spa Association (LVSA) was started in 2002 as a networking solution for Las Vegas spa directors and vendors. The purpose was to inspire and encourage spa directors to share ideas, services and industry trends in a fun, social setting with the goal of providing the best possible spa experience for Las Vegas guests. Las Vegas features the largest number of world class destination spas anywhere, with over 40 destination/resort spa locations and combined estimated revenue of $150 million per year.

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.

Mega Group's vision is to be the essential supplier of retail services that ensures the continued success of the Independent Home Goods retail channel. With over 700 members, Mega Group is Canada's largest group of independent furniture retailers. Entirely member owned, Mega Group is dedicated to providing its members programs that stimulate growth and promote success. As a member, you are able to tap into a wealth of expertise and experience through member meetings, the BrandSource Home Furnishings, Ameublement BrandSource and Sleep Experience retail systems, and Promotional Networks, our newest offering for the independent retailer. Effective advertising programs and strong merchandising programs are also available.

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.

National Kitchen and Bath Association - Mountain Chapter (NKBA) brings together kitchen and bath distributors, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, fabricators, installers, designers.

Nationwide Marketing Group is North America's largest buying and marketing group for independent appliance, electronics, furniture, bedding and outdoor dealers. It is comprised of some 5,300 members, operating approximately 14,000 stores with an estimated $18.5 billion in sales.

NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network - NV Chapter (NEWH NV) is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education and business networking.
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Pacific Furniture Dealers (PFD) is a group of independent stores representing storefronts in eight western states who have come together to combine their buying power to attain outstanding buys and values for our customers.

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.

The PLATIN- Latin American Alliance, is a buying group engaged on building synergies between Latin American Buyers and Vendors at trade shows in the USA. At this moment the PLATIN Latin

American Alliance have on record +550 PLATIN pre-qualified commercial and retail Latin American Buyers from 28 Latin American countries segmented by: Home & Accents, Christmas, Floral and Lighting.

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 re-designers. 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.

SPC is a creative community of family-owned retailers that includes locations across the U.S. We started 40 years ago with two stores and now serve more than 60 independent member stores who represent nearly 1 million sq. ft. of retail space and $150 million in retail sales. We are also pleased to have AC Moore, a family-owned chain of 140 craft stores, as a part of our community.

A non-profit association that links professionals, academics, suppliers, and interior designers throughout Mexico. Founded by young professionals in 2003 at the Franz Mayer Museum in Mexico City, the partnership was accepted by IFI International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers, as a professional associate member in 2005. In 2007, Guadalajara Jalisco was legally constituted as a civil association according to the laws of the United Mexican States, bearing the name of SMI Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas AC. The society recognizes the effort of all the members of the interior design industry in Mexico and abroad through its competitions.

Una asociación sin fines de lucro que conecta a profesionales, académicos, proveedores y diseñadores de interiores en todo México. Fundada por jóvenes profesionales en 2003 en el Museo Franz Mayer de la Ciudad de México, la asociación fue aceptada por la IFI (Federación Internacional de Arquitectos/Diseñadores de Interiores) como miembro asociado profesional en 2005. En 2007, Guadalajara, Jalisco, fue legalmente constituida como asociación civil conforme a las leyes de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, bajo el nombre de SMI Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas A.C. La sociedad reconoce el esfuerzo de todos los miembros de la industria del diseño de interiores en México y en el extranjero a través de sus concursos.

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.

TRIB Group, The Rental Industry Buying Group, is the oldest and largest member-owned and run non-profit buying cooperative specifically for the RTO industry in the nation. TRIB Group has a strong membership, representing stores throughout the United States.

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.