Meet ARL

Associated Retailers Limited (ARL) is a co-operative buying group that was founded to provide a range of services and benefits to independent retailers. It provides members the opportunity to trade under our iconic and well established brands, leverage the consumer awareness of our our brands, benefit from our relationships and co-operative buying power with major suppliers.

Member Benefits

Being a member of ARL means being a part of a co-operative of likeminded retailers, backed by a National Support Office with the experience and knowledge to help you grow your business. In an industry in which partnerships are paramount, ARL members are able to combine the independence of running their own business, building and retaining a local profile all under the banner of some of the most loved and trusted brands all while leveraging the collective power of a truly local co-operative buying power.

ARL provides a range of services to help you put the right product in the right store, in the right location at the right time for the right price.

From buying, to store development, to training and assistance with local area marketing, the ARL National Support Office is full of experience and professional team members working every day to help your business be the best it can be.

Group Buying

Members of ARL buy from leading national and international suppliers at the best available market prices, enjoying trade discounts and other privileges not otherwise available to an independent retailer.

Financial Support

All major suppliers are billed through ARL allowing members to handle one single account. One monthly statements saves time and money.

Promotional Power

The ARL marketing team provide a full marketing service able to negotiate and buy all elements of the marketing mix both nationally and locally on behalf of members.

Store Support

ARL support office can assist you to develop your store through site acquisition, leasing negotiations, store design, floor plans and more.