| Chain_Drug_Marketing_Association Supports the marketing and merchandising efforts of member chain drug stores. Includes mission and membership information. |
| Electronic_Retailing_Association Membership organization of direct response firms and their suppliers features industry events, news, regulatory and consumer information, and searchable industry database. |
| Entertainment_Merchants_Association_(EMA) Not-for-profit trade association representing DVD and video game retailers, distributors, and suppliers. Includes membership information and industry resources. |
| Fair_Trade_Federation Association of businesses, including retailers, committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged. |
| Hobby_Industry_Association Represents manufacturers and retailers involved in the production and sale of products and supplies found in art, craft, hobby, sewing and other leisure industry outlets. Details trade shows and inclu |
| Illinois_Retail_Merchants_Association_(IRMA) Represents small stores and national chains in the Illinois area. Offers educational seminars, legislative services, and programs for businesses. |
| Imperial_Mark Accolade award organization given to outstanding service providers. Features history, principles, and nominations. |
| Institute_of_Store_Planners Membership includes 1200 people active in store design and planning, visual merchandisers, students and educators, and contractors and suppliers. |
| In-Store_Marketing_Institute Information and education on in-store marketing, including articles, images, research, and presentations on point-of-purchase advertising. |
| Interactive_Entertainment_Merchants_Association The non-profit retail trade organization serving merchants of video and computer games. Features news, services and membership information. |
| International_Association_of_Floor_Care_&_Sewing_Professionals_(VDTA/SDTA) USA. Trade organisation for retailers in vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. Library of magazines. |
| International_Council_of_Shopping_Centers Trade organization for the international shopping center industry. |
| International_Fur_Trade_Federation IFTF is an independent international federation of national fur trade associations and organisations. |
| Michigan_Retailers_Association Offering retail merchant business services including credit and debit bank card processing, worker compensation insurance and legislative advocacy. |
| Minnesota_Retail_Merchants_Association A statewide trade association that provides legislative advocacy and money-saving services to small and large retailers. |
| Museum_Store_Association Provides education and resources for museum store retailers. Features membership information, events, job board, and industry reports. |
| National_Art_Materials_Trade_Association_(NAMTA) International organization covering art and creative materials retailing and manufacture. Features membership and fine art materials conference information. |
| National_Association_of_Chain_Drug_Stores Membership includes chain drug retailers plus manufacturers, publishers, and advertising agencies. |
| National_Association_of_Convenience_Stores_(NACS) International trade group representing retailers and suppliers. Includes news, buyer's guide, events, membership information, and industry resources. |
| National_Association_of_Store_Fixture_Manufacturers An association dedicated to raising the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry. |
| National_Association_of_Visual_Merchandisers Visual merchandiser community. Includes benefits, membership and employment information. |
| National_Automatic_Merchandising_Association The world's largest association serving the retail vending, OCS and food service industries. |
| National_Casket_Retailers_Association Funeral industry retailers anti-competitive activity watch dog organization. Includes membership information and store directory. |
| National_Pawnbrokers_Association Information about services, location of members, how to join, and contact form. |
| National_Retail_Federation Industry's largest advocacy organization which advances the industry through professional seminars, trade conferences, publications and educational activities. |
| National_Retail_Hardware_Association Industry resource center. |
| New_Jersey_Retail_Merchants_Association Publications, events, government affairs, committees, related links, and membership details. |
| New_Zealand_Retailers_Association Details about the group, member benefits, news, how to join, related links, and contact information. |
| North_Carolina_Retail_Merchants_Association_(NCRMA) Includes membership information, publications, and legislative data. |
| Northern_Ireland_Region_of_Shopping_Centres Promotes area shopping centers and communication between center managers. Features members area with reports and meeting minutes. |
| Party_Club_of_America_(PCA) Association of store owners who collaborate to compete with national chains. Member benefits, details about the group, and how to join. |
| Philippine_Amalgamated_Supermarkets_Association,_Incorporated An association of operators of supermarkets to promote and safeguard their interest and that of the consuming public, includes membership details, industry directory and officer profiles. |
| Professional_Pricing_Society Professional association of pricing decision makers and price management personnel. Discussion group, job openings, salary survey results, feature articles and whitepapers (some are in a members-only |
| Retail_Benchmarking_Association A free association dedicated to the exchange of specific data related to retail performance and benchmarking. |
| Retail_Industry_Leaders_Association International alliance of retailers and retail product and service suppliers. Includes membership and event information. |
| Retail_Merchants\'_Association_of_BC Dedicated to the retail industry, developed to fulfill the needs of the industry and offers the retail community the opportunity to network with their peers and keep informed about current issues affe |
| The_Retail_Merchants_Association_of_New_Hampshire Membership details, PAC, dues, news and legislative updates, and contact information. |
| Rural_Shops_Alliance UK association of retailers offering support and advice to village shops and other rural retailers. Features events and membership information. |
| Shop_and_Display_Equipment_Association_(SDEA) Supports manufacturers of shopfittings and retail display equipment. Includes directory and membership information. |
| Shop_org Association for retailers online, providing information, research, and conferences. Includes newsletter and membership details. |
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Get More Out of IndieBound
Registration for the American Booksellers Association's Fourth Annual Winter Institute is now open. This highly anticipated, free education event for ABA member booksellers features a wealth of new programming and will be held from January 29 through February 1 in Salt Lake City.
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How Booksellers Can Save the World
Just posted! Videos of two inspiring speakers from BookExpo America 2008. Amy Goodman discusses the vital role independent bookstores play in keeping democracy alive, and Ed Begley, Jr. shares environmental tips.
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ABA Calls for Board of Directors Nominations
The American Booksellers Association's Nominating Committee, chaired by Steve Bercu of BookPeople in Austin, Texas, is searching for qualified candidates to serve on the ABA Board of Directors. Any ABA member may submit nominations for board directors via an electronic form or a downloadable PDF. Nominations should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than October 31, 2008
Booksellers Print-to-Order Program
The Booksellers Print-to-Order Program offers booksellers the opportunity to publish any titles in the public domain, or whose rights they have secured from the author, and sell them at margins from 50 to 75 percent.
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Classic Handsells 
READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN: A Memoir in Books, by Azar Nafisi (Random House) "Nafisi tells of her life in Iran, her experiences teaching literature at a university, and her secret meetings with a group of women who come together to read and discuss books forbidden by Iran's Islamic government. With Iran and Iraq in the news every day, I was excited to find a book that put a human face on this region." --Terrell Aldredge, Wide World Books & Maps, Seattle, WAFrom the January/February 2004 Book Sense 76We all know how independent booksellers can make a difference for a book they love. Encourage a friend to nominate to the Indie Next List, and you could each win ABA Gift Cards good for $150 in books! Nominate Here!
Featured DIY for October: 
Editable Bookmarks How are these different from regular bookmarks? You can customize any of the text to suit your store, and your community. Visit the page below for details.ABA Members only: download them from Bookseller DIY now!
Networking Online
When you need an answer to a nagging business question, tap into a knowledgeable, nationwide bookselling community. ABA's bookseller-to-bookseller online forums are a network of smart, supportive fellow independents who can offer advice on everything from in-store technology headaches to new online scams. Join the conversation today.
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Join the New IndieBound Community
Be part of the story at the "IndieBound Community"! It's a vibrant gathering place for supporters of indie retail businesses, the hub of a socially-conscious movement where you can share information about your favorite indie retailers, comment on community issues, offer recommendations, add stores to the national indie retailer map, and more.
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Join the Fight for E-Fairness
Booksellers and other retailers have won a big victory in New York State to require out-of-state retailers to comply with existing state sales tax laws. This change comes after months of intense lobbying by New York booksellers, ABA, and other allied retailers and organizations. But there's still much to be done. Here's more information about the importance of e-fairness and how you can join the fight. >Here's more information about importance of e-fairness.
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