The need to innovate and to stay competitive is bringing retailers and suppliers together -- to learn from one another and to spark ideas and advancements that would not be discovered by individuals and companies acting alone. By bringing industry leaders together, RILA is facilitating this sharing of information that benefits not only the industry, but also the individuals and companies that participate.
Working Groups will consist of executives who are involved in a specific project that may be temporary or transitional in nature. It may not be their primary function, but the individuals are involved in the issues because of the current landscape. Working groups may come and go. They usually communicate via conference calls, with the possibility of meetings, as needed. These groups consist of retail members only.