Premier membership association committed to strengthening the retail community in Hampton Roads

Your retail champion in Hampton Roads

We are committed to strengthening the retail community by championing for your success, educating you and your peers, and building lasting relationships far beyond your membership.

We provide many benefits to our members through education, advocacy, and products & services.

Member Benefits

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Valuable benefits and services designed to help retailers succeed

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EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Education and training for aspiring and existing retailers

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ADVOCACY

Using our voice to protect the rights of retailers

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Buy Local

Program and app rewarding consumers for shopping locally

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Upcoming Events

STRIVE Loss Prevention Meeting

January 28 @ 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

STRIVE Workshop – Putting the Marketing in Social Media

February 4 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Retail Alliance Meet & Greet – Gloucester Brewing Company

February 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Retail Alliance Meet & Greet – Gather Norfolk

February 18 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Latest News

Local Retailers Report Moderate Sales Outlook for 2019 Holiday Season

Kylie Sibert2019-11-27T17:40:45+00:00November 27th, 2019|Press Releases|

Eight in 10 brick-and-mortar retailers throughout Hampton Roads are heading into the holiday season expecting to increase their sales during this Q.4 make-or-break shopping period. The results of the Retail Pulse survey, conducted annually
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Member Spotlight: The Dirty Buffalo

Evan Cardona2020-01-15T21:20:55+00:00January 20th, 2020|Member Spotlight|

Established in March 2012, The Dirty Buffalo is more than just a wing joint! You’ll find some of the best local Virginia & “local” New York craft brews on draft to complement the
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Member Spotlight: Gloucester County Economic Development

Evan Cardona2020-01-21T11:42:38+00:00January 18th, 2020|Member Spotlight|

Beautiful Gloucester County is centrally positioned between the major metro areas of Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Washington, DC. The labor force of 20,000 workers includes college students, military spouses, and retiring military personnel.
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