Whatever your business needs, the VRMA is your resource for information.
We have done the research and can direct you as needed, saving you
valuable time and money.
| Crime
Prevention Manual |
One of VRMA's most popular publications, the manual is a
wealth of practical and useful information about crime problems
common to all businesses. It is a working manual and an outstanding
training guide for sales associates. One copy is provided
free to members with additional copies available to VRMA members
at a discounted price.
Click
Here for a Price List and Order Form. |
| Legislative Wrap-Up Report |
Each year, when the General Assembly adjourns, we publish a wrap-up report that summarizes the final action taken on every piece of legislation VRMA followed on your behalf. Legislation that passed is summarized so you will know about changes in the laws that can affect your business. This publication is mailed as an insert in the May/June issue
of the Retail Review or can be downloaded from our website from our Members Only Section. |
| Challenges for the Future |
A FREE new resource to help independent retailers breathe new life into their businesses, a 60-page white paper outlining major trends impacting retailers, and explaining how the retail industry has changed dramatically, often perilously, for independent storeowners. The paper's 'new solution thinking' strategies are drawn from interviews with industry experts and 17 case studies of successful small retailers in a variety of merchandise lines around the country. |
| Federal
Facts |
A bi-monthly news brief that keeps members informed
regarding what is going on in our nation's Capital. It identifies
important issues and provides information on how to reach the
Virginia Congressional Delegation. |
| Capital
Facts |
Each Friday during the General Assembly session
members receive an easy to follow news brief that identifies
action taken by the Legislators on issues of interest to retailers.
It also points out how members can influence the outcome of
these issues. |
| Legislative Policy |
VRMA lobbying staff is guided by our Legislative Policy. Our policy is broad as to cover most retail and business issues. Our Legislative Policy is updated annually by our Legislative Committee. If you have suggested changes or recommendations please submit them on the following form. They will then be brought before the committee. For your convenience we have made both the Policy and the change form available here. |
| Retail
Review |
The VRMA's bi-monthly newsletter keeps members
informed of retail issues that have a direct effect on retailers.
Helpful business reports, the popular and practical legal advice
column, member service updates, Association news and legislative
updates are designed to help manage a retail business more effectively
and efficiently. |
| Workplace
Signs |
VRMA can supply you with all the signs that are required
by Federal and State law, such as Unemployment Insurance,
Worker's Compensation, and Equal Employment Opportunities.
Protect your business by posting shoplifting and employee
theft signs in dressing rooms, cash wrap areas and throughout
the store to alert customers and employees as to the penalties
of stealing.
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