Vermont retailer Marc Sherman of Stowe Mercantile has joined the National Retail Federation’s Small Business Retail Council steering committee. As a member of the committee, Sherman will help shape the Council’s agenda and activities. The Small Business Retail Council will meet for the very first time in October as part of Retail Jobs Week, which is aimed at educating policymakers and the public on the retail industry’s positive impact. The steering committee will discuss the Council’s mission and principles, and ongoing public policy priorities including online sales tax fairness legislation.