RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2020
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
T
hank you for being associated with The Retail Observer over the years.
I've got to ask, "What does it mean to be associated?" and "What
can an association do for us?" The dictionary defines associated as:
"Joined in some kind of relationship such as a colleague or ally or companion,
etc." How are we joined? What is our bond? Here's how I see it. Each of us
has a goal to better ourselves, our families and our lives. In that noble endeavor
we look to each other for help, knowledge, friendship, and "coopatition."
You may be saying, "Huh? – coopatition's not a word!" Well, as a dear
friend of mine put it, it's cooperation between competitors. Through our
associations and affiliations, we can implement change in an industry by the
power in our collective numbers.
If you glance at the masthead to the right, you'll see how we've affiliated our
magazine with many of the industry's top associations and buying groups,
with more affiliations coming down the road. We've done this to help you, our
readers, move more boxes. You know that the more boxes you move, the more
profit you make (thanks to VRs).
In 2020 we'll bring you new sections – from financial columns to business
education. We're working within our industry to bring you stories of successes
and lessons learned. We'll help you find seminars and educational
opportunities that will assist you and your employees in developing your skills
in this ever-changing marketplace.
We've also created two new pages on our website. Our Covid-19 News
page will share industry news and resources and how they relate to this viral
threat. The Heart of the Industry page tells stories from our industry partners
and readers who are lending a helping hand to their communities and our
Industry.
Again, thank you for your readership and support of what we are doing for
the Industry. Let's all be safe and healthy together.
WHY
ASSOCIATE?
We proudly support the following
trade associations and buying groups
throughout North America whose news
and information greatly contribute to the
quality of The Retail Observer and the
education of our readers.
www.asid.org
www.brandsource.com
www.cedia.org
www.dpha.net
www.feigroup.net
www.htsa.com
www.cta.tech
www.cantrex.com
www.unitedservicers.com
www.psoca.org
www.NKBA.org
www.necoalliance.com
www.psaworld.org
www.prosourceinfo.com
THE RETAIL
www.nahb.org
www.nrha.org
Follow us on:
Join us at:
Become a Fan:
www.NARI.org
www.nationwidegroup.org
www.aham.org
www.rtohq.org
