Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) President Sandy Kennedy offered the following statement regarding the passing of Gap Founder Donald G. Fisher.“The retail industry has lost one of its truly great leaders. Donald Fisher was a brilliant and generous force, blending a tremendous passion for his work and a fierce commitment to humanity. Don touched the lives of so many and changed the face of retail forever. He will be deeply missed and his countless achievements never forgotten. Today our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the trade association of the world’s largest and most innovative retail companies. RILA members include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales, millions of American jobs and operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers domestically and abroad.
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Brian Dodge SVP, Communications & State Affairs Phone: 703-600-2017 Email: brian.dodge@rila.org