Code of Ethics
Your Assurance of
Professionalism
NARTS Member Stores are Committed to Ethical Behavior
As a member of the National Association of
Resale & Thrift Shops, they have
agreed to adhere to honorable business behavior
as stated in this
Code of Ethics
All members shall be
bound by these business practices:
ENSURE rights to supplier confidentiality of privileged information received verbally, in writing or electronically.
THRIVE to achieve educational growth through continuing education, sharing of knowledge, expertise and skills to advance the resale industry.
HONOR
written and oral agreements, striving for clarity and mutual understanding
through complete, accurate and timely communications, while respecting legal and
contractual rights of others.
IMPLEMENT clearly written return, exchange, consignment, layaway and similar policies.
COMMIT to the protection of the environment by responsible use of resources in the operation of your business.
SINCERELY represent and act within one’s areas of professional competency and authority without exaggeration, distortion or concealment.
Adherence to
the Code of Ethics signifies professionalism, fair dealing and high integrity.
Any member may be subject to
revocation of membership if found to have materially breached any part of this
Code.