BRA Retailer Discounts, Benefits and Services

In addition to the discounts and services listed below and available to all BRA Members, the association also offers a number of other benefits. BRA Members are provided with training and education throughout the year via articles, association newsletters, trade show seminars and at the BRA Retail Summit in Puerto Rico each year. BRA Members are given access to statistics, guidelines (i.e. payroll percentages, management salaries) and legal advice (i.e. loopholes in leasing agreements). BRA Members are given the opportunity to directly communicate with trade show representatives and manufacturers. Join BRA Today! and tell manufacturers what merchandise you, as a retailer, want. Enjoy access to new trends before the department stores or mass retailers and access to close out merchandise. One Mission, One Voice! Click Here to Join BRA Today!

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3point5
3point5.com is an online campus that provides our community of over 50,000 registered retail sales professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and other industry participants a fun, secure place to train, access information, and interact with each other. 3point5.com is dedicated to: 1) facilitating connections between our customers and the various people who influence their sales and 2) improving conversations at the point-of-sale between salespeople and potential consumers. We are an online, incentive-based, educational entertainment company. We get that   influencing today’s influencers takes training that’s interesting, interactive, rewarding and always available.  We have developed proven methodologies for everything from general product training to certification programs. We offer administrative tools for focusing, tracking and reporting activities. And we provide content development and publishing capabilities for every subscribing member of our community.
Action Sports Interactive (SkiSite.com/ShredSite.com)
ActionSports Interactive operates SkiSite.com, RealConditions.com, and ShredSite.com, three of the largest action sports information portals for consumers. Each site covers different segments and demographics of the action sports market, from skiing and snowboarding to surfing and skateboarding. ASI is a leader in driving consumers to local stores, and operates the largest directory and guide of action sports retailers online. ASI also offers a number of services for retailers which help boost sales, store traffic, and help better establish relationships with their customer base. BRA members receive 20% off of most ASI services. Contact: Greg Gantzer, 216-244-2287, info@skisite.com
ActionWatch
FREE data collection service providing benchmarking information to retailers. ActionWatch also provides information on broader trends in the action sports market, all while ensuring better service from manufacturers since they will be regularly informed about what is selling at the retail level. This EASY to use program relies on your POS system to create and send CONFIDENTIAL monthly sales reports. "ActionWatch gives us additional insight into the market and the health of brands beyond our stores." – Dave Hollander, Becker "I scan through the ActionWatch reports every month to get an update on what’s happening in other stores like mine." – Mikke Pierson, ZJ Boarding House
Allodic Marketing, Inc.
Allodic Marketing is proud to introduce the Action Sports Advertising Network (ASAN) to action sports retailers and manufacturers. ASAN utilizes networked digital signage to create, manage and distribute highly targeted messaging customized specifically to your store. Our goal is to help your business drive sales, inform and entertain your customers as well as differentiate your brand. Under the Allodic system, your store provides the digital displays and we manage and deliver the network content.
Amazon.comRetail Books
Receive discounts on new and used books including Retail Success by George Whalin and Retail Management:  A Strategic Approach, 10/E by Barry Berman and Joel R. Evans.  Discount applies to all Amazon.com products. Retail Success!
American Health Value
FREE Prescription Discount Card:  Save from 10% to 50% on prescription and non-prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, diabetes supplies, and hearing aids and devices.  Retail outlets include Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Albertson's, Safeway, Fred Myer, Fry's, Sam's Club, Costco, SAV-ON, Eckerd Drug, Rite Aid, Eckerd Drug, OSCO, Synder Drug - just to name a few. High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA): A HDHP provides comprehensive medical coverage while maintaining the lowest possible insurance premium.  Healthcare Savings Programs: Includes deep discounts on dental, vision, chiropractic, alternative medicine, nurse-on-call, point-of-service physician network, hospital negotiation, patient advocacy, house calls, air ambulance, travel assistance, and more.
Boardsports Management
Talent Management
Boardsportjobs.com
Internet Job Board for "lines looking for reps or reps looking for lines".  Also addresses bigger issues of employment across the broad spectrum of companies and retailers looking for staff already skilled in the industry niche. BRA members receive a 25% discount on job postings. Log-in to the Members Only Website to obtain your discount code.
CB Richard Ellis
How Can You Bring Success to Your Door? -By having that door in the right location CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is the global leader in commercial real estate services. Doug Works, a lifelong skateboarder with a masters degree in business administration has been with CBRE for over 9 years and understands the specific real estate needs of boardsports related businesses.  He and his team can help identify locations around the world, negotiate leases and provide up-to-date market intelligence across all product types including retail, industrial, and land.  In most cases, these services can be provided at no cost to you.  For more information, please click on http://www.negotiateyourlease.com
DentalPlans.Com
Affordable dental coverage with a variety of coverage options to choose from. As the leading online source for discount dental plans, DentalPlans.com is devoted to improving oral health nationwide by making quality dental care affordable and accessible to everyone. We proudly offer the freedom to choose from 30+ discount dental plans offering savings of 10% to 60% on most dental services, including checkups, cleanings, braces, cosmetic dentistry and more on select plans.
EARTHPACK
Earthpack, is an innovative packaging company that has taken recycling to a higher level by supplying recycled retail packaging to environmentally conscious merchants and merchandisers.
Fed-Ex
Save up to 21% on select FedEx services.  As a member of Board Retailers Association, you can receive special savings on select FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx international and FedEx Kinko’s services. It’s the FedEx Advantage — another great advantage for members of BRA. For more information about the BRA savings program call 1.800.475.6708. Members can click here to learn more. For program restrictions, please click here. Click here for a recent article on shipping disoucnts in Transworld.
Global Wave Ventures
Global Wave Ventures is a full-service business analysis and management firm dedicated to the PROFITABILITY, GROWTH, and SUCCESS of specialty retailers. The team at Global Wave Ventures provides 60+ years of experience, skills, and relationships in areas such as sales & growth projections, inventory management & open-to-buy, margins & profit analysis, private label resourcing, customer & vendor relations, employee training, product merchandising, and more. Is your inventory at its most profitable levels? Monitoring OTB versus actual sales monthly? 5+% of your product mix in private label? Tracking discounts, "bro" deals? Customer database growing daily? Call Global Wave Ventures, and order a "RETAIL SNAPSHOT". RETAIL SNAPSHOT is a 1 day, in-store evaluation of your store's performance, profitability, inventory, P&L, and more. 949-466-4110
Dave Seehafer: info@globalwaveventures.com

Heartland Payment Systems

Credit Card Processing

Intermarket Insurance Agency

Business, Rental and Surf Camp Insurance!  Get a quote with our one page Quick Quote Questionnaire - 24 hour turnaround! Click here to get a quote on surf camp, surf lessons or surf contests. All other inquiries, click here.

The Kleinfeld Law Firm

Retirement Planning

MESCA Freight Shipping

MESCA Freight Cooperative, with its state of the art Logistics Coordination Service, is a recognized leader in custom freight and transportation savings programs. MESCA will work with your company to provide a cost effective custom solution for your specific freight and transportation needs. A special program between FedEx Services and Merchant Shippers now offers BRA Members a preferred pricing program, offering substantial savings over the standard base rates.

Open To Buy (OTB) Retail System

THE OTB BOOK, an Open To Buy software, helps to reduce markdowns and stop overbuying. The affordable and complete software solution has helped thousands of specialty retailers and it can help you as well. Put THE OTB BOOK into use following all of the procedures for at least four months. If you don't find your inventory leaner, better balanced, turning faster with your buying more on target, your markdowns reduced and your cash flow improved, and THE OTB BOOK cannot correct that situation, they will take the system back and refund your money. THE OTB BOOK is easy to use, takes little time, and is supported toll free at no additional cost. THE OTB BOOK is the easy way to turn your store into a cash machine. Guessing about your buying is absolutely the wrong approach.

Pay Choice

Payroll Processing.  PayChoice ONLINE is a powerful payroll processing solution designed to streamline payroll operations while enhancing flexibility, security, and control. Using PayChoice ONLINE, employers can view their own company and employee information, make personnel changes and additions, enter their payroll data, settle their totals, run a Gross-to-Net Preview (not required), and submit the payroll for processing.

POS Software Buyers Guide

Learn How to Quickly Find and Choose Reliable Point of Sale Software and Avoid Costly Mistakes. The Retail POS Software Buyers Guide has helped thousands of retailers choose POS software for their businesses. In fact, Roy Turner bought Jeff’s POS Software Buyers Guide several years ago and thinks it’s a phenomenal resource for all our members. Because we feel this is such a great tool for our members, we managed to convince Jeff to give all BRA members a 20% discount. Purchase the book now for $31.20. Also available is a just released new version of the POS Software Comparison Chart. The chart includes analysis of 20 POS systems. There are 495 features split into 30 sections for you to compare each POS system and figure out which one is the best for your specific retail needs. If you're interested in the comparison chart, you can get the updated version of the comparison chart here. You'll also get all updates to the chart for an entire year at no charge, so you don't have to worry about it getting out of date.

Private Label Resources

Shorts, baggies, wovens and more

Quickbooks Receive 15% to 20% off the MSRP, plus free shipping.

Point of Sale Systems - Up to 20% off Financial Accounting - Up to 20% off + FREE Shipping Personal Finance Payroll - Up to 15% off + FREE Shipping

You can now order POS software as a download. Track it, market it and display it – the new version of QuickBooks Point of Sale not only helps small businesses track what’s selling and when it's selling, but also helps them get their products to customers through new advertising tools from Google. The new POS software allows small businesses to list their location on Google Maps even if the business doesn’t have a website. Retailers can also create their own online advertising in Google AdWords. Retailers can also track their ads within QuickBooks Point of Sale, allowing them to control their budgets and stop or change their advertising messages. Retailers who want to create an online store can use one of the QuickBooks Point of Sale-compatible e-commerce solutions, offered by leading online store providers. They work together with QuickBooks Merchant Service for POS Web Stores to create an end-to-end solution, enabling retailers to accept credit card payments on their Web stores and exchange invoice, sales and customer information with QuickBooks Point of Sale. Remember, the right POS Software can save time by automating inventory control, speeding up point of sale transactions, automatically tracking accounting information, quickly providing valuable financial reports and much more.

Sage Island :: An Interactive Marketing Agency

Discounted Web Hosting and Email Services - Sage Island is an interactive marketing agency, providing strategy, design, development and marketing services to businesses. Whether it's a single graphic design or an integrated campaign that spans multiple media, our exceptionally creative team of marketing professionals collaborates to deliver the Ultimate Design.

Trio Displays

Store Display and Design Services - Receive a 10% discount on store fixtures and a 20% discount on store design.  MB Enterprises offers skate and snow specific fixtures to members.

Valutec Card Solutions

Gift Card Programs - Valutec Card Solutions is a financial service provider offering comprehensive electronic products to the retail industry. Valutec provides its clients with state of the art data processing, reporting and card and merchandising design and production.  Valutec works closely with each merchant to create the highest potential for additional revenue streams, brand building and customer loyalty, all at an affordable price.

VerticalResponse

VerticalResponse’s iBuilder enables you to collect information from your web site visitors, customers or prospects, market to them intelligently and measure your results quickly. VerticalResponse's Email Marketing Solution is the only email marketing solution you need to build your opt-in mailing lists, publish your online newsletters and manage your direct email advertising campaigns, right from your browser.

W.L. Gore & Associates

Welcome to GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER Fabrics, where you can shop the largest online collection of our legendary outerwear, footwear, and accessories from your favorite brand names.

Western Winter Sports Representatives Association (WWSRA)

The WWSRA is a non-profit association that exits to produce cost effective, timely trade events for the winter, active lifestyles and outdoor industries. In addition to producing industry trade events, WWSRA offers resources & networking opportunities for sales reps, retailers and manufacturers. Our main priority is to produce events on the regional level that help to facilitate growth and stability within the active sports industry.