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

Retail Alliance Meet & Greet – Coast DIY Bar and Southern Eats

August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Retail Alliance STRIVE Workshop – August 2019 “How to Build Customer Loyalty”

August 21 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Loss Prevention Meeting – Hurricane Preparedness

August 27 @ 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Retail Happy Hour – Hamilton Perkins Collection

August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Latest News

Retail Alliance Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant from Dollar Bank for Educating Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Kylie Sibert2019-07-15T13:36:10+00:00July 15th, 2019|Education, Events, Foundation, Press Releases|

Retail Alliance Foundation (RAF) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Dollar Bank for their Center for Retail Excellence’s Certificate of Retail Operations (CROps). The check was presented to the
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Check out the ROTY 2019 Event Photos

Kylie Sibert2019-06-12T18:17:42+00:00June 5th, 2019|Events, Retail Companies|

A groovy looking bunch of folk attended the 2019 Retailer of the Year awards on May 30, 2019. Check out the photos below and the rad outfits from 'That '70s ROTY Show'! Photos by
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Member Spotlight: Fully Promoted

Kylie Sibert2019-08-06T13:40:20+00:00April 26th, 2019|Member Spotlight, Retail Companies|

There are advantages and disadvantages to rebranding a well-established business. On the plus side, it gives you a chance to “refresh” your brand and its values and offerings. On the downside, you lose
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