What is MAI?
We're a community of independent retailers working together to share knowledge, provide better buying and sourcing opportunities, and strengthen your business.
Discounts
Special incentives and events with trusted Brand Partners
Marketing
Resources and shared ideas to help your retail store thrive
Support
A powerful network community of non-competing peers
Why Retailers Join MAI
We help independent retailers buy smarter, grow faster, and stay competitive - no matter the size of your shop.
Better Buying Power
Exclusive vendor incentives, preferred terms, and opportunities typically reserved for larger retailers.
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A Private Community of Store Owners
Ask questions, share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from 400 years of retail experience combined from shops that have been where you are.
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Education That Actually Helps You Grow
Market guidance, trend reports, operations tips, and on-demand resources created specifically for gift & specialty retail.
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Support for Every Stage of Retail
MAI members help grow your business with new ideas and confidence.
OUR SERVICES
Empowering Businesses as the Premier Retail Networking Organization.
ONE OF THE MANY BENEFITS ...
FREE Hotel Nights
As a member of MAI Retailers, you will enjoy free hotel nights at neighboring hotels to AmericasMart and Dallas Market Center during the major Gift & Apparel markets. This perk alone more than pays for membership fees and makes buying trips easy!
What Our Members Are Saying ...
Sarah - Owner of Simply Charmed
MAI has helped me grow my business as well as myself as an owner.
The relationships, knowledge, and sharing is invaluable!
Emily - Owner of
The Monogram Lady
The MAI family has been a crucial part of the success of my business. I have been a member since 2000, and I don’t know whereI would be without this group. The connections I have made with other business owners is priceless.
Janet Burke - Owner of
The Monogram Shop
MAI has been important to the success of my business for over 30 years. You can't put a dollar amount on the information you receive from networking with other shops that are not competitors and are experiencing many of the same problems and successes on a daily basis. I have made many lifelong friendships in this group and look forward to meeting with everyone at market and our conventions.
Debbie - Owner of
Lettrs Gifts
I joined Monograms America 18 years ago. It has helped my business tremendously. I have found new items through networking. The beginning of cutting vinyl to monogram gift items was pretty much founded by this organization. The relationship that we have with our vendors is amazing and the discounts we receive for being in this organization is priceless. They have really helped me grow my business and MAI can help you grow yours too!
