Your NU Era Starts Here


Welcome to the 2026 Summer Session of NU!

For decades, NARTS has been the place where resale and thrift storeowners and teams come to learn, connect, and grow.

In 2026, we are stepping into A NU Era.

Welcome to NARTS University.  Welcome to a NU Era.

This year’s conference is being built like a university experience.
Intentional. Structured. Energizing.

Not just sessions.
Not just networking.
But an environment designed to sharpen thinking, strengthen leadership, and spark fresh momentum for resale businesses of every kind.

Why NARTS University?

Running a store can feel isolating.
The decisions are constant.
The pressure is real.
The questions do not stop.

NARTS University exists so you do not have to solve everything alone.

At NARTS University, you will:

• Declare your focus track based on your store type
• Choose from practical, hands on coursework
• Learn directly from experienced store owners and industry leaders
• Participate in roundtables designed to break barriers and build real connection
• Leave with tools you can implement immediately

This is clarity over chaos.
Action over theory.
Momentum over overwhelm.

Built Around the Realities of Resale

Every resale business operates differently.

  • Consignment
  • Nonprofit thrift
  • Furniture and home
  • Single location
  • Multi location
  • Online expansion

NARTS University is being designed with those differences in mind.

As programming takes shape, the experience will reflect the way you actually run your business, not a generic retail model.

More details will be announced as faculty and coursework are finalized.

For now, know this:

  • The structure will be intentional.
  • The conversations will be focused.
  • The atmosphere will be built for connection.

What to Expect

A reimagined conference experience

  • Fresh energy
  • Space for practical learning
  • Space for real conversations
  • Moments that build pride in this industry

This is not about changing who NARTS is.

It is about strengthening it.

Honoring the legacy.
Elevating the experience.
Creating momentum for what comes next.

Your Campus: Tucson, AZ

In June 2026, resale professionals from across the country will gather in Tucson to be part of the Class of 2026.

The hotel becomes your campus.
The main stage becomes your lecture hall.
The hallways become your meeting place.

And when you leave, you won’t just have attended another conference.

You’ll have been part of A NU Era.

Step Into the Classroom

Workshop Submissions Now Open

The strength of NARTS University comes from the experience within our industry.

We are looking for sessions that are:

• Rooted in real store experience
• Clear, structured, and practical
• Designed to create immediate momentum
• Focused on education, not promotion

If you are ready to lead a meaningful conversation, we encourage you to submit a proposal.

Enrollment Opens Soon

Programming details and registration information will be released soon.

For now, mark your calendar.

Start planning.

And get ready.

A NU Era is coming.