Apparel & Accessory Stores

Individuals and businesses engaged in the selling of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other accessory-related goods.

Resources in this category:

International Association of Department Stores
http://www.iads.org/

"The IADS describes itself as a society for management research. It is also an information and training resource for its members and a platform for personal contacts between executives at different levels and of different nationalities. It brings together as members, department stores from 15 different countries. They are traditional department stores averaging 7000 m2, selling at least fashion clothing, accessories, cosmetics, household goods and often a much broader assortment, from more or less separate departments on several floors." The site has information about the association and about department stores, including an annotated list of stores worldwide. Part of the site is available to members only and requires a password.

Jewelers of America
http://www.jewelers.org/

"Jewelers of America, Inc., is the largest association of jewelers in the world. JA's mission is to provide consumers with information and education about fine jewelry." This site provides information about choosing a professional jeweler and buying and caring for fine jewelry. It also includes the Jeweler's of America standard of contact, recent news releases, member news, and a jewelry IQ test.

National Shoe Retailers Association
http://www.nsra.org/

The National Shoe Retailers Association represents independent shoe store owners and operators. This site provides general information about the association and its membership, a list of its publications, upcoming events and conferences, and a link to the association's newsletter.