History
NSRA held its first meeting on January 23, 1912 at the Hotel Astor in New York City with 63 members present. Its main office was in the city of Wilmington, Delaware. Now, with over a century of experience, the association continues to serve as the independent retailer's resource and advocate, representing the independent shoe retailing community among manufacturers, suppliers and the broader footwear industry.
Specialties
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) is a not-for-profit organization representing independent shoe store owners. The typical NSRA member owns 2.5 stores, employs 6.6 full-time-equivalent employees per store, and carries an inventory that tops $250,000 at cost, with an average per-pair price of $88.60. Most members sell shoes in more than one gender and in several categories. Our average member has also been an NSRA member for 12.6 years, relying on the business services NSRA provides at discounted rates to keep the costs of doing business as low as possible. Founded in 1912, NSRA has over a century of experience in serving as the independent retailer's resource and advocate, representing the independent shoe retailing community among manufacturers, suppliers and the broader footwear industry.