Non-Retailer Benefits
Non-Retail membership in Shop.org is applicable to those companies whose products and services help retailers improve their on and offline capabilities, including: technology and other business solutions providers; consultants and industry advisors; industry analysts; investors; and media companies.
Events
Shop.org events provide a forum for non-retailers to network and opportunities to share their knowledge as solution providers with decision makers from top retailers in the industry. Non-retail members also receive discounted exhibit and sponsor opportunities to all of Shop.org events including exclusive sponsorships to Regional Dinners.
Contact Stacy Cornell, Director, exhibit and sponsorship sales, at cornells@shop.org or 434.326.5740 for additional information.
Research
Annual benchmarking study of retailers conducted in partnership with Forrester Research. Shop.org’ research is:
- The leading staple to track the industry
- Regularly featured and sourced in all major publications and major media outlets
- Focus on profitability, trends, online usage, and multi-channel metrics
- Detailed metrics from retailers who trust us to protect their anonymity
SmartBrief : You will receive this daily newsletter, created for professionals in digital commerce, on hundreds of need-to-know news from various media sources. Also receive updates of Shop.org news and events. Non-members can also sign up to receive this valuable resource. Go to Smartbrief and sign up today.
Networking
Access to the members-only area of the Web site with member engagement utilities. Also houses:
- Free job posting which is viewed by the public
- Archives of presentations from past events
- Past Research
- Find and contact peers through the member directory
- Forming professional networking groups
- Post and start discussions
Mentoring Program – one on one networking between new Shop.org members and newcomers to the industry with Shop.org veteran members. Make the most out of your membership and grow professionally by enhancing your coaching, feedback and leadership skills.
Vendor Specialty Offers – provide more detailed information on your products and/or services to the Shop.org community. Post discounts and special offers to Shop.org members for FREE.
Shop.org Blog - Interactive executives from more than 500 leading retail brands participate in Shop.org to get objective information from their peers about a variety of common challenges such as:
- Online marketing and merchandising
- Site usability
- Multichannel integration
- Online and multichannel shopping consumer trends
Policy/Advocacy
- Utillizing the resources of parent organization, National Retail Federation, to provide a voice and presence on Capitol Hill
- Work with NRF’s division, ARTS, to develop key standards and guidelines for the industry
- Supported by Shop.org’s Policy Advisory Group comprised of prominent online retail members
- Reviewing issues such as:
- Card not present
- Data intercharge fees
- Spyware
- Patent Trolling
- Click Fraud
- Net Neutrality
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Questions regarding Shop.org member services or annual dues may be directed to the membership department at: (202) 626-8164 or membership@shop.org.
