Let’s build a stronger future for Wisconsin retail—together!
By engaging with the Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, you’ll help shape a dynamic and prosperous retail environment while gaining the tools and support you need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.
Our Purpose
The Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers is dedicated to fostering a thriving and influential retail environment across Wisconsin. By encouraging collaboration, advocating for balanced policies, and driving innovation, we empower retailers of every size and type to succeed while enriching the communities they serve.
Customers
We champion policies that support a thriving retail industry, ensuring consumers across Wisconsin have access to diverse products, competitive pricing, and exceptional shopping experiences.
Careers
From main street shops to national brands, we promote meaningful retail careers, strengthen workforce opportunities, and drive economic growth.
Community
We share that retail is the backbone of Wisconsin’s communities, powering local economies, creating jobs, and enhancing the places we call home.
Retail's contribution to the state's GDP.
$84.8 billion
Retail's contribution to labor income.
$21 billion
Total jobs supported by Wisconsin retailers.
1 million
Retail businesses across the state!
73,100
Wisconsinites directly employed by retailers.
592k
Retail's Big Wisconsin Impact
Retail is the largest private-sector employer in the United States, fueling the economy and generating jobs in communities nationwide. In Wisconsin, the retail industry is a vital economic driver, supporting 26% of the state’s jobs.
Let’s connect!
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E-mail
Phone
(608) 455-6458
Social
Facebook: @AllianceOfWisconsinRetailers
LinkedIn: @AllianceOfWisconsinRetailers
InstaGram: @wiretailers
Your AWR Team
The Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers is made up of its active members and served by a dedicated team.

Our active and engaged members are at the center of our team!

Bruce Nustad, president

Savannah Regali, lead lobbyist,
Paladin Consulting Group