At J.D. Associates, part of our mission is to be a true retail resource. We want to provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your business, and information is one of those tools. Here is a selection of retail resource links that we think you will find useful.

Retail Resources

Blacks Retail Anaylsis— Blacks Retail Anaylsis provides professional retail services and information for the luxury apparel and fine jewelry markets. Blacks Retail also offers the Blacks Retail Report, a free monthly newsletter providing expert information and advice to high-end clothing retailers.

Dynamic Experience Group— Doug Fleener and Dynamic Experiences Group is one of the nation's leading authorities and Retail Consultants on experience-based retail and helping specialty retailers compete in today's competitive marketplace.

National Retail Federation— the world's largest retail trade association. Site offers industry news, a magazine and links to state and sector-specific organizations.

Retail Concepts— Retail Concepts helps retailers and restaurants bring their ideas to life. They assist with planning and developing your company to make it vibrant, fresh, and profitable. They take the time to get to know your business, understand your challenges, and customize a unique approach that fits your situation and budget through their "Inside-Out" retail marketing philosophy.

Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM)— member organization that represents the interests of retail merchants in Massachusetts. Also is the sponsor of the annual RAMAES program which gives awards of excellence to Massachusetts retail stores who have been nominated by their peers.

Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire— member organization that represents the interests of retail merchants in New Hampshire.

Retail Pro— Island Pacific's web site for Retail Pro software. Offers in-depth feature information, user lists and news.

Rick Segel— Best-selling author of Retail Business Kit for Dummies, Rick Segel is a retail and small business trainer, keynote speaker and retail consultant. His columns can be seen in our newsletter.

Vermont Retail Association— member organization that represents the interests of retail merchants in Vermont.

If there is a retail link that you think should be featured on this page, please contact Debra Neville and we will evaluate your request.