NSRA's primary purpose as an association is to provide its members with ongoing retail education and best business practices, while also helping them save money on the many costs of running a business.

Cost-saving benefits with NSRA membership
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	Peer-to-peer networking opportunities through conferences that allow retailers and vendors to share experiences of everyday business, including roundtable discussions and social events.
	NSRA'S bimonthly magazine featuring its independent retail member stores, footwear vendor profiles, footwear business trends and best practices.
	Online newsletter providing industry-related news for independent shoe retailers.
	Next Generation leadership program in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center provides families in the footwear business with the education, tools, and support needed to transition their family-owned and operated footwear businesses for generations to come. Learn more
RetailTRAK™	Leisure Trends data provides retail sales information and valuable industry statistics, at no cost to members. Learn more
Business Performance Report	Access to the only comprehensive financial and statistical report on owner-operated retail shoe stores. It's the "owners manual" for independent shoe stores. Learn more
Online Bookstore	In addition to various NSRA publications available for online purchase, NSRA teams with Amazon.com to provide suggested reading material that has been recommended by leaders in small-business research and academic institutions devoted to independent family-run businesses.