Retail

About.com - Retail Industry Links to articles, associations, trade journals, etc.

Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services Detailed information on advance sales estimates from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Barnard's Retail Trend Report Interpretation and analysis of retail trends.

NRF Releases Summaries of members-only information on retail performance and other news by the National Retail Federation.

Quarterly Financial Report on Retail Trade Financial information on large U.S. retail corporations from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

RetailForward News, reports, research, publications, and newsletters on the retail industry from this global management consulting and market research firm.

RetailNet News, research, and reports on retail industry sectors and individual companies and e-newsletters.

RetailSource B2B Marketplace for Retail Design, Construction, and Visual Merchandising with products and services directories for retailers and other retail-related information.

RetailWire Online discussion forum, headlines, business and category tips, resources, and e-mail alerts.

SmartBrief News and communications services on the grocery, franchise, chain drugstore, restaurant, retail, and other industries.

U.S. Census Bureau Statistics, projections, and reports by the U.S. Census Bureau.

RETAIL BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Chain Store Age (CSA) Retail real estate and special reports.

D&B Industry analysis, credit reports, and other business information.

Hoover's Online Business analysis, business links, and free newsletters.

Marcus & Millichap National Retail Group Real estate investment brokerage company.

Mintel Reports More than 600 marketing reports annually including analysis of market sizes and trends, market segmentation, consumer attitudes, and purchasing habits. Divided between European, U.K.-specific (incorporating NI and the ROI), and U.S. consumer intelligence reports.

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Food Marketing Institute (FMI)

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)

National Retail Federation (NRF)

Point-of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI)

Retail Advertising and Marketing Association (RAMA)

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

TRADE PUBLICATIONS

Advantage Monthly magazine published by the Food Marketing Institute.

Chain Store Age (CSA) Monthly news magazine and weekly e-newsletter for retail corporate executives.

Chain Store Guides Directories of retail stores and contacts by store classification from this division of Lebhar-Friedman.

Creative Bimonthly magazine for sales promotion and marketing executives who manage P-O-P display, trade show exhibit, and sales promotion programs.

Design Solutions Quarterly journal of the Architectural Woodwork Institute showcasing member projects.

DDI (formerly known as Display & Design Ideas) Monthly magazine on store design and visual presentation, breaking news, and a daily e-mail newsletter.

DSN Retailing Today International newspaper serving the mass-market retailing industry and a weekly news fax.

Kiosk Magazine Magazine covering the interactive kiosk industry.

Restaurant Business Biweekly magazine serving owners and operators of commercial food-service locations including restaurants, hotels, resorts, recreation facilities, clubs, catering, and plant/factory/office feeding.

Shopping Centers Today A publication of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Sporting Goods Business Magazine Monthly magazine covering the sporting goods industry.

Stores Magazine Monthly publication of the National Retail Federation (NRF) that includes annual lists of Top 100 Retail Stores and Top 100 Specialty Stores.

TradePub.com Retail Pubs Links to free retail publications for qualified professionals.

VM+SD (Visual Merchandising + Store Design) Monthly magazine for retail designers and store display professionals.

CONSTRUCTION

Arcat Building product information for the architectural and spec writing communities.

Course Junction Construction Listings Postings of educational courses, classes, seminars, workshops, conferences, lessons, and degree programs on construction topics.

Green Building Pages A sustainable materials database and design tool.

National Contractors.com Online service matching contractors with upcoming construction projects.

Retail Contractors Association (RCA) Trade association for the retail construction industry.

TradePub.com Construction Pubs Links to free construction publications for qualified professionals.

DESIGN

Daylighting Collaborative Clearinghouse of information on the daylighting approach to building design from utilities, product manufacturers, state agencies, design and construction professionals, and other organizations.

Green Building Pages A sustainable design checklist, eco-design strategies, case studies, and a sustainable materials database.

Visual Reference Publications Pictorial books and publications showcasing the works of leading architects, interior designers, urban planners, retailers, advertising professionals, and graphic designers.

DESIGNER ORGANIZATIONS

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Retail Design Institute (RDI)

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Indiana University Center for Education and Research in Retailing

Northwestern University Kellogg Center for Retail Management

Ryerson University School of Retail Management

Santa Clara University Retail Management Institute

Texas A&M University Center for Retailing Studies

University of Arizona Center for Retailing and Consumer Sciences Education and Research

University College Dublin Centre for Retail Studies

University of Florida David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research

University of South Carolina Center for Retailing

University of Stirling (UK) Institute for Retail Studies