These included the American Petroleum Institute, which wants the "windfall" repeal, and associations representing retailers, who now see the bill as maintaining a general free-trade posture.

The regional governments, the employers' associations representing small and medium-sized retailers and the trade unions opposed the reform.

Instead, buyers represent retailers ranging from a small electronics shop to global store chains.

In Europe, the heads of associations representing retailers said the quota system was mishandled from the start and done too quickly to allow them to switch suppliers.

The association represents banks, retailers, oil companies and other concerns that sell hardware or services needed for electronic funds transfer.

He left Parliament to represent small retailers who sold television and radio sets.

Jorge Botti, who represents retailers and runs several businesses, said his 47-year-old family-run company, a hardware wholesaler called Padlock, has expanded into several business lines.

Volunteers representing all professions and retailers work hand in hand to insure the success that this great event enjoys today.

A large group representing retailers echoed this commitment to sharing information throughout our conversation, as well as making certain the industry's "knowledge factor" is used in outbreak response.

Some of these represent electronics, retailers, jewelry, mining, electronics components, and general manufacturing sectors.