IRF International Retail Federation

Often, in an industry its important to know where to go to get more support. There are many associations such as the nrf and they provide many services and support for retail outlets.

The federation covers many areas from ARTS Association for Retail Technology Standards, NCCR National Council of Chain Restaurants, RAMA Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, IRF International Retail Federation.

The association also commissions some surveys such as the annual state of the retail industry benchmarking study. This is the fourth edition of Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts.

There are many companies in this federation such as,

Sysco Corp. (SYY)
SUPERVALU Inc. (SVU)
Performance Food Group Co. (PFGC)
Dominos Pizza Inc. (DPZ)
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI)
Nash Finch Co. (NAFC)
Smart & Final Inc. (SMF)
Weider Nutrition International (WNI)
Vermont Pure Holdings Ltd. (VPS)
US Wireless Online Inc. (UWRL.OB)
AMCON Distributing Co. (DIT)
Aquacell Technologies Inc. (AQA)
Synergy Brands Inc. (SYBR)
Ashlin Development Corp. (ASHD.OB)
Pacific Land And Coffee Corp. (PLCF.OB)
International Food Products Gr (IFDG.OB)
Gateway Distributors Ltd. (GWDB.OB)
- www.nrf.com IRF International Retail Federation

Retail Optimization and Store Planning Website

Space Planning in retail outlets is not a new area, but retailers sometimes don't invest enough time in maximising their display areas using quantifiable techniques, such as Product Profitability and Category Management. Often the range has been inadequately identified and key shopping categories are missing from the display. Sometimes, some products are missing from some stores and are in others. Also, efficient use of shelf space is essential to ensure a better level of stock is sitting on a shelf or on a retail display. The whole idea about stock control is that everything should run out of stock at the same time so that it optimises re stocking manpower and sales. This website provides guidelines and information along with a retail forum for our members to discuss these principles and other retail opportunities.

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