Membership

NRF Associate Membership

Associate membership in NRF is open to companies with a business-to-business relationship with retailers, including but not limited to suppliers, software companies, consultants, wholesalers and media agencies. NRF provides industry partners with a wide array of resources and tools. The benefits of joining are company-wide and extend to all employees.

Interested in joining?

Join now or download a membership kit.

NRF Member Benefits

Promote your company
  • Share your services and expertise with retailers across the country.
  • Represent your company at NRF conferences and events.
  • Submit original research or case studies to the NRF Retail Library.
  • Advertise in NRF supplier directories and STORES Magazine.
 
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Gain insights into industry trends
 
Gain retail industry insights
  • Access historical and current data, statistics and customizable charts.
  • Stay on top of industry news and consumer trends through NRF SmartBrief newsletters and articles.
  • Explore members-only content, including forecasts, research and reports.
 
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Learn from industry leaders
  • Get discounts for NRF conferences and events.
  • Access communities that can drive your business forward.
  • Learn from thought-provoking educational sessions.
  • Network with the best and brightest retailers and other associate members.
 
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Network with retail’s best and brightest
 

Retail Events
 
NRF produces and supports events all year long. Explore our featured events below or browse through our full calendar.
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Retail Resources and Tools
 
Planning calendars, top retailers lists and retail safety resources and tools.
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Insights
Connected Commerce
 
Stories and news about omnichannel retailing and digital convergence.
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What type of membership do I need?

See how NRF defines different business categories. 

See industry definitions

NRF members also receive exclusive discounts to these partner events throughout the year.

Questions? Contact our membership team at 202-783-7971 or membershipinfo@nrf.com.