activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 10
- Directory of Supporting Companies Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingMaintains a directory of companies that support its education programs for independent footwear retailers.
- Discounted Shipping Services for Members Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersProvides members with access to negotiated group rates for shipping services.
- E-Marketing Service Savings for Members Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersOffers members savings on E-Marketing services through a partnership with Constant Contact.
- Employee Retention Credit Assistance PPP Loan Assistance and SupportPartners with ERC Helpdesk to assist members in filing for Employee Retention Credits.
- Industry Event Calendar Industry Conference & Networking EventsMaintains an industry event calendar that lists upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally, including specific events like FFaNY, FSNYE, Metro Michigan Women's Wear Market, Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, Switchback Spring, Outdoor Retailer & ODI, and the SSIA Convention.
- Industry Event Calendar Industry Conference & Networking EventsMaintains an industry event calendar that lists upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally.
- Industry Event Calendar Industry Conference & Networking EventsMaintains an industry event calendar listing upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally.
- NSRA Gives Back Shoe Distribution Event Shoe and Essential Footwear DistributionOrganizes a "NSRA Gives Back" distribution event with Soles4Souls where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
- Shoe Distribution Events Shoe and Essential Footwear DistributionOrganizes "NSRA Gives Back" distribution events in partnership with Soles4Souls, where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
- Shoe and Sock Distribution Events Shoe and Essential Footwear DistributionOrganizes "NSRA Gives Back" distribution events in partnership with Soles4Souls, where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Independent Shoe Retailers Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingServes as a resource and advocate for independent shoe retailers within the broader footwear industry, engaging with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Advocacy for Independent Shoe Retailers Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingServes as a resource and advocate for independent shoe retailers among manufacturers, suppliers, and the broader footwear industry.
capacity building · 8
- Annual Footwear Forum Conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts an annual two-day Footwear Forum conference for independent footwear retailers and vendors, offering educational seminars and networking opportunities.
- Annual Footwear Forum Conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts an annual two-day Footwear Forum conference for independent footwear retailers and vendors, providing education seminars and networking opportunities.
- Member Business Services and Education Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersProvides discounted business services and retail education programs to its members, including negotiated group rates for shipping, savings on E-Marketing services, exclusive pricing on retail sales training, and assistance with Employee Retention Credit filings.
- Member Business Services and Education Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersProvides members with discounted business services, retail education programs, and exclusive pricing on retail sales training.
- NextGen Leadership Program Mentorship Program Development & SupportOperates the NextGen Leadership Program to support future footwear retail leaders and their predecessors in developing succession plans.
- NextGen Leadership Program Mentorship Program Development & SupportOperates the NextGen Leadership Program to assist future footwear retail leaders and their predecessors in developing succession plans.
- Retail Education Seminars Industry Conference & Networking EventsConducts complimentary retail education seminars every February and August at the Atlanta Shoe Market, offering business tips and insights to retailers.
- Retail Education Seminars Industry Conference & Networking EventsConducts complimentary retail education seminars every February and August at the Atlanta Shoe Market, providing business tips and insights to retailers.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Connecting independent retailers with supporting companies facilitating_connectionsThe organization connects independent footwear retailers with supporting companies, leveraging the companies' recognition of the value of doing business with independents to create mutually beneficial relationships.
- Cost-saving services and education to improve business performance business_performance_improvementThe organization improves members' business performance by providing discounted services, retail education programs, and informational resources, operating under the theory that reducing operational costs and increasing knowledge leads to greater retail success.
- Enhancing business performance through education and cost-saving services business_performance_improvementThe organization improves members' business performance by providing access to retail education programs, informational resources, and cost-saving services, enabling them to operate more efficiently and effectively.
- Enhancing business performance through education, networking, and cost-saving servicesThe organization improves members' business performance by providing access to retail education programs, informational resources, networking opportunities, and cost-saving services, enabling them to adapt to industry changes and operate more efficiently.
- Facilitating retailer-vendor connections through targeted networking facilitating connectionsBy designing intimate conferences and events, the organization fosters direct, high-quality interactions between independent retailers and vendors, leveraging these relationships to strengthen the independent footwear retail sector through improved industry collaboration.
- Fostering industry connections and peer support facilitating_connectionsThe organization facilitates networking opportunities and intimate event structures to connect independent footwear retailers with vendors and each other, fostering insights, industry relationship building, and mutual support to strengthen the independent footwear retailing sector.
- Fostering industry relationships and insights through intimate event structuresThe organization designs events with an intimate structure to facilitate quality time and interaction between retailers and vendors, thereby fostering insights, strengthening industry relationships, and supporting independent footwear retailing.
- Leveraging a network for mutual support and business improvementThe organization operates as a network where independent shoe retailers support each other to improve their business success, recognizing the value of collective strength and shared knowledge.
- Peer network model for collective business support member supportThe organization operates as a peer network where independent shoe retailers support one another, with the underlying theory that shared knowledge, resources, and mutual reinforcement improve individual and sector-wide business outcomes.
- Providing discounted business services to reduce operating costs discounted_servicesThe organization offers business services at discounted rates to its members, which helps them keep operating costs low and contributes to their overall business sustainability.
- Shaping business futures through focused conferencesThe organization focuses its conferences on the changing aspects of independent footwear retailing to help members shape their business futures and revitalize enthusiasm for retailing success by providing relevant insights and strategies.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Conferences
Events organized for members to network, learn, and engage with industry trends and suppliers.
Education Programs
Programs designed for independent footwear retailers, supported by industry sponsors, to enhance their business knowledge and skills.
Member Benefits
A range of advantages offered to members, including special negotiated pricing on services like payment processing through partners like Fiserv.
Product & Services Guide
An exclusive directory featuring companies that support NSRA's education programs, connecting independent footwear retailers with suppliers of footwear, shoe care products, and business services.
relationships · 50
who they work with
- A.S.98 Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- AETREX Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- ALIGN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- ARA SHOES Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- Atlanta Shoe Market Partner — Hosts complimentary retail workshops every February and August.
- BIRKENSTOCK Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- BROOKS RUNNING Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- BØRN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- CAROLINA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- CLARKS Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- COLE HAAN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- Constant Contact Partner — Provides E-Marketing services with discounts for members.
- DANSKO Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- DORKING BY FLUCHOS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- E.L.M. Shoes Partner — Vice Chair Loren Martin is associated with E.L.M. Shoes in Pennsylvania.
- ECCO USA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- ERC Helpdesk Partner — Assists members in filing for Employee Retention Credits.
- FINN COMFORT USA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- FLUCHOS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- Fiserv Partner — Offers credit and debit card processing solutions to members.
- Friedman Group Partner — Offers retail sales training with exclusive pricing for members.
- GABOR Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- HARTJES Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- HOKA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- J. RENEÉ Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- JOHNSTON & MURPHY Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- JOYA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- JUSTIN BOOTS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- KANNER CORPORATION Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
- KEEN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
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