About Us

As the world’s largest retail trade association and the voice of retail worldwide, NRF represents retailers of all types and sizes, including chain restaurants and industry partners, from the United States and more than 45 countries abroad. Retailers operate more than 3.6 million U.S. establishments that support one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.5 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy. NRF’s Retail Means Jobs campaign emphasizes the economic importance of retail and encourages policymakers to support a Jobs, Innovation and Consumer Value Agenda aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation.

NRF provides networking and education opportunities through a variety of communities and conferences. See how you can connect with NRF or become part of its communities.

In addition to a number of distinct communities, NRF has a research and education arm as well as a monthly magazine. The NRF Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation that conducts industry research, develops education and workforce development programs, and promotes retailing as a career destination. STORES magazine is NRF’s monthly magazine, covering issues of importance to today’s senior retail professional.

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