The Pennsylvania Retailers' Association is the premier retail trade association in Pennsylvania whose encompassing membership consists of small and large independent retailers as well as the national retail chains.

Founded in 1932, the PRA's mission is to:

• Represent the retailing industry in the state's legislative chambers, protecting and promoting the welfare of those engaged in retailing.
• Keep our members informed about laws and regulations affecting the retail industry.
• Offer our membership money-saving services to assist them in growing their business.

In the past ten years, the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association has been directly responsible for adding millions of dollars to retailers' bottom line. Our most notable successes were:

• Reducing Workers Compensation Insurance premiums for retailers.
• Being directly responsible for enactment of Sales Tax Bad Debt Refund on uncollectible losses.
• Extending the Employment Incentive Payment (EIP) tax credit through the year 2005 and 2009.
• The repeal of Pennsylvania's Debt Collection Regulations, which were viewed as the most cumbersome in the nation.
• Successfully establishing one the most retail friendly Accuracy in Price Scanning laws in the nation to help protect consumers and retailers alike.
• Continuing to be successful in our lobbying efforts against expanding Pennsylvania's Sales Tax to clothing and footwear.

The Pennsylvania Retailers' Association's building is located across from the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Please feel free to stop by and meet us personally.