New Online Retail Group Formed

A new group, the eRetail Association, has been launched for e-commerce professionals. Members will benefit from networking opportunities, member discounts and an exclusive monthly industry report, says the Plymouth, Mass.-based organization. It will publish a monthly email newsletter and provide its members with discounts on services such as professional coaching, national and international conferences and educational events, it says. The group is open to all members of the Internet retailing industry and its supporting service providers, offering individual and corporate memberships.