NARTS Mission & Code of Ethics
NARTS MISSION STATEMENT
NARTS, National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops, is the world’s largest trade association representing the resale industry. We are in business to help resale store owners, managers and future owners succeed. NARTS is committed to raising awareness of the industry and to providing its members with professional development, educational opportunities and peer-to-peer networking. Your professional connection since 1984...We are the voice of resale!
NARTS CODE OF ETHICS
This Enterprise is Committed to Ethical Behavior. As a member of NARTS: The Association of Resale & Thrift Stores, we 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.