Membership

The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) is a Hollywood, Fla.-based non-profit trade association representing the retail environments industry. Our 600 member companies include store fixture suppliers, retail design firms, suppliers of visual merchandising products, and suppliers of materials and equipment for the retail environments industry. Member capabilities include importing, exporting, consolidating, installing, project management, engineering, design, and more. Click here for a comprehensive Benefits Checklist Click here to apply for Membership and read the Types of membership Download A.R.E. logos.
In Their Own Words "It was at an A.R.E. Manufacturing Seminar several years ago that my company first got serious about lean manufacturing. Our lean initiatives have brought about great value to our customer by reducing our lead-time and lowering costs. A.R.E.’s sustainability webinars have helped us understand how we can help our clients achieve LEED points. And through networking at various A.R.E. events I have built a resource list that allows me to provide my customers with nearly every one of their needs from design to those final visual touches." A.R.E. Presidential Perspective, July/August 2009 Excerpt from Robert Frackleton Past President, A.R.E. Vice President, Reeve Store Equipment Co. "I have to keep my focus on sales, and unless something can help me in that area, it's not a good investment of my time or money. I can honestly say that belonging to A.R.E. can help generate sales, while also generating good will at the same time." John Beutz Sales and General Manager Storyland Studios – architectural custom themed products supplier "MLDI’s investment in A.R.E. membership has introduced our firm to new clients that approached me out of nowhere and with no external marketing or advertising cost. I can attribute two international projects to my membership. When sending out my proposal, I always include my association with A.R.E."   Michael J. Lopez, ASID Principal Michael Lopez Designs Inc. (MLDI) – design firm for schools and retail "As a client strategist, I find (the Crittenden Report) packed with a lot of information I use in tactical conversations with clients about potential retail neighbors and growth opportunities. Knowing which brands are expanding, and where, helps fuel these discussions. In terms of competition, it has been beneficial that the report does not entirely focus on the well-documented big-name brands." David Nelson Vice President, Client Strategy JGA – retail design firm and brand strategist	How A.R.E. Helps DISCOUNTS AT THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EVENTS • GlobalShop, the industry’s leading annual trade show • the Retail Design Collective in New York • the A.R.E. Design Awards, the industry’s premier design awards program. All combined, there is no better way to introduce yourself face-to-face to the retail community. • (Discounts valued at over $3,000+++!) YEAR ‘ROUND CONNECTION WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS • A.R.E.’s Supplier|Connect (online and mobile apps) • Annual printed buyers guide, which reaches over 15,000 retailers, retail design firms, store fixture, visual, and material and equipment suppliers. • Member discounts on advertising directed at suppliers, design firms and retailers • FREE press for member product and project announcements • (Valued at $2,000+++!) VALUABLE INDUSTRY INFORMATION & TOOLS • A.R.E.’s Retail Environments magazine • A.R.E. University webinars and conferences, where all of your employees can absorb trends and strategies to improve their productivity and industry knowledge • The weekly Retail Trends Report • The bi-weekly Crittenden Retail Construction Report • The annual Industry Performance Report • The bi-annual Compensation and Benefits Report • (Valued at $2,000)