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History
In May 1978, the Japan Retailers Association (JRA) was proposed and established
by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry and other retail-related
organizations such as the Japan Department Stores Association and
Japan Chan Stores Association with the objectives of contribution
to the improvement of life through steady advancement and development
of the retail industry in Japan. |
Philosophy
Today, in the rapidly changing industrial structure of Japan, the
social role and mission of the retail industries are becoming increasingly
important. People expect much of the retail industry. It is hoped
that the retail industry would be the driving force in raising consumers'
quality of life as well as the being medium for revitalizing the
local industry, offering amenities, creating jobs and providing opportunities
for communication among communities. Representing an industry, which
is closely associated with the customers, JRA hopes to solves and
contribute to the development of retail industry in general, regardless
of the size, type and form of business, from the viewpoint of customers.
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Membership
Membership consists of corporation and individuals in the retail
industry, retail-related organizations and corporations and individuals
in non-retail industries, including manufacturers of various products,
trading companies, wholesalers, restaurants, service industries,
developers, financial institutions and others which support the
view of JRA.
Major
Member Organizations:
* Japan Department stores Association
* Japan Council of Shopping Centers
* Japan chain stores Association
* Japan Franchise Association
* Japan Specialty Stores Association
* Shop System Study Society
* Federation of Specialty Stores Association in Japan
* Japan Retail sales Specialists Association
* Japan Federation of Independent Credit Stores Association
* Japan Foodservice Association
* Japan Self-Service Association
* Japan Direct-Marketing Association
* The Japan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
* National Association of Supermarkets
* The Tokyo Chambers of Commerce and Industry
* Japan Voluntary Chain Association
* Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Japanese major cities |
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General Affairs
Committee:
Research on the organization and managerial direction of JRA
International Committee:
Research on the modernization and upgrading of retailing in each country
through retailers international convention
Consumer Committee:
Research on how the Japanese retail industry deals with the consumer-led
era
Tax Committees:
Research on the taxation related the retail industry
Corporate Management Committee:
Research on the prospects and vision of Japanese retail industry
Ethics & Education Committee:
Research on CS activity and corporate ethics for the retail/service
industry |
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