Benefits of Being a NARTS Member
BENEFITS OF NARTS
NARTS is dedicated to supporting resale and thrift store owners by providing credible leadership, practical resources, and a connected professional community.
Members benefit from:
- A recognized national organization focused exclusively on the resale and thrift industry, serving as a reliable source of guidance and industry knowledge.
- Membership in the largest and longest-standing resale association, grounded in decades of collective experience and best practices.
- Access to an engaged community of store owners and an active executive board with firsthand operational expertise.
- A continually expanding library of operational resources, tools, and training designed to support compliance, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
- Two to three educational conferences or seminars each year, hosted in locations across the country, combining industry education, resale store tours, and professional networking.
- Industry leadership in product safety, recalls, and regulatory awareness specific to the secondhand market.
- Opportunities to connect with trusted partners offering business services, store supplies, technology, and operational support.
- Curated product and service recommendations based on what store owners actively use and successfully implement in their own businesses.
NARTS exists to ensure members have access to informed guidance, shared knowledge, and a professional network that strengthens individual businesses and the resale industry as a whole.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
NARTS gives members a steady, trusted voice in an industry that doesn’t always come with clear answers. We focus exclusively on resale and thrift, so guidance is rooted in how these businesses actually operate, not generic retail theory.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
Membership connects you to decades of shared knowledge from store owners, operators, and an active executive board who’ve been in the trenches. This isn’t advice from the sidelines. It’s insight shaped by real stores, real customers, and real decisions.
REAL COMMUNITY
Running a resale or thrift store can feel isolating. NARTS gives members a place to connect with others who understand the challenges, the wins, and the realities of the business. It’s a professional community built on shared experience, not competition.
PRACTICAL RESOURCES
Members have access to a growing library of operational resources designed to support day to day decisions. From compliance and safety awareness to efficiency and sustainability, these tools are built to be used, not just read.
RESALE EDUCATION
NARTS hosts multiple educational conferences and seminars each year, combining learning, store tours, and networking. These events are designed around resale and thrift operations, offering relevant education you can take back to your store and put into practice.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
NARTS provides industry leadership around product safety, recalls, and regulatory awareness specific to secondhand retail. Members stay better informed and better prepared to meet their responsibilities with confidence.
TRUSTED PARTNERS
NARTS connects members with trusted partners who understand the resale and thrift industry and the realities of running these businesses. These partners provide services, supplies, technology, and operational support that store owners actually need.
STRONGER TOGETHER
At its core, NARTS exists to make sure members aren’t navigating this industry alone. Through shared knowledge, connection, and credible leadership, membership helps strengthen individual businesses while supporting resale and thrift as a whole.