International Retailers

International Retailer Membership is available to retailers based outside of the United States.

Not a retailer? Service Provider Membership is available to you.

RESOURCES

NRF Global SmartBrief- Learn about the latest global retail news by subscribing to this daily e-newsletter.

2009 Global Powers of Retailing - including a report on some of the leading retailers around the world.

FIRAE Directory - a directory of retail associations from around the world.

International Trade Policy Issues - This list of NRF policy positions — with detailed background information and analysis — is available to NRF members.

Bookstore

Western Hemisphere Textile Apparel Production and Trade - Presentation at the 35th Annual Convention of the Mexican Textile Industry by Erik Autor, Vice President, Internatioanl Trade Counsel, October 2007.

COUNCILS/COMMITTEES

European Retail Technology Council
This Council, made up of many of Europe's most prominent retail IT Directors and CIOs, offers a valuable networking opportunity while also coordinating NRF and ARTS IT activities and guiding ARTS activities in Europe.

Forum for International Retail Association Executives (FIRAE)
The Forum for International Retail Association Executives (FIRAE) seeks to promote the exchange of information among national retail trade associations around the world and works to identify opportunities for cooperation in domains of common interest. The forum is open to all national retail associations outside of the United States.

International Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC)
The ITAC members include senior retail sourcing, compliance, and government relations executives and general counsels, responsible for international trade, customs, and international labor issues for their companies both on the legislative and regulatory fronts.

Sustainable Retailing Consortium
The Sustainable Retailing Consortium brings together retailers, manufacturers, vendors, and organizations that are engaged in sustainable (green) retailing efforts.  This networking and share group will continue to monitor the evolution of green retailing efforts in the industry and watch for meaningful trends that can be communicated appropriately to the broader industry through the NRF website, conferences, and publications as appropriate. This group meets via conference call.