Retail Association of Nevada

05/09/2026

THE RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF NEVADA RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR JOYCE WOODHOUSE.

06/25/2025

The Retail Association of Nevada is proud to announce that Bryan Wachter has been named President.

After nearly two decades of service, Bryan brings deep experience and trusted leadership to this expanded role. He has been a driving force behind RAN’s advocacy and policy efforts, helping to elevate the voice of Nevada’s retail industry.

Mary Lau, who has led the organization for nearly 40 years, will continue as Chief Executive Officer, ensuring continuity and strategic direction during this important transition.

Together, their leadership marks a new chapter in RAN’s commitment to supporting and representing retailers across the state.

Read the full announcement at:
https://issuu.com/rannv/docs/bryan_wachter_named_president_of_the_retail_associ?fr=sOGQ5ODg2NDUxMjk

05/13/2021

We appreciate the Nevada Supreme Court for ruling today to uphold the will and intent of the Nevada people when it comes to increasing taxation. We also thank Senator James Settelmeyer and the Senate Republican Caucus for their leadership and commitment to seeing this case to completion. Our organizations speak for hundreds of thousands of Nevada employees and their employers, and we will continue to advocate and remain vigilant in our defense of their rights and interests in our government.

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of state Senate Republicans in a 2019 dispute over extended payroll taxes and DMV fees, setting clear limits on legislative efforts to avoid the constitutional two-thirds majority requirement for tax increases while also blowing a substantial hole in the s...

02/12/2021

Reopening businesses is more effective than any government stimulus. We appreciate Governor Steve Sisolak for taking steps to increase business capacity limits so we can get Nevadans back to work

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas from the Retail Association of Nevada!

12/24/2020

Barbie and LEGO lead this year's list of top toys. What's on your Christmas list?

12/22/2020

“With Nevada being second in the nation for unemployment, we are not expecting that holiday sales in Nevada will be setting any records, and in fact, we might even see numbers decline this year in Nevada.” -Bryan Wachter

Retail Association of Nevada: Holiday sales likely to decline this season News | NNBW staff report Bryan Wachter is head of the Retail Association of Nevada.Photo: Cathleen Allison / Nevada Momentum | Nevada Momentum CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Retail Association of Nevada is projecting sales at brick...

12/18/2020

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? 🎁 🎄 🎁

11/27/2020

This Black Friday, remember to shop safe to slow the spread of COVID.
• Go digital for window shopping by using apps instead
• Avoid peak shopping times to maintain social distancing
• Wash your hands often
• Support restaurants and order takeout
• Keep the Holiday Spirit since this season will be challenging for all. Our retail workers are working long hours to keep you safe. Remember we are all in this together.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from the Retail Association of Nevada.